Description
Pizza Burgers are a fun and delicious fusion of pizza and burgers, featuring a savory blend of ground beef and sausage topped with marinara sauce, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella cheese. Served on toasted English muffins, these burgers offer a hearty and flavorful meal that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza Burgers:
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- ½ lb. bulk or Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz thickly sliced mushrooms
- ½ finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon marjoram
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 split English muffins
- 2 oz diced pepperoni
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Meat:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb. of ground beef and ½ lb. of ground sausage until the meat begins to brown. Break it apart with a spatula for even cooking.
- Add Vegetables and Butter:
- When the meat is halfway browned, add 2 tablespoons of butter, 8 oz of sliced mushrooms, and ½ finely chopped yellow onion. Cook until the meat is fully browned, and the mushrooms and onions are tender and translucent.
- Incorporate Garlic and Marjoram:
- Reduce heat to medium-low, then add 2 cloves of minced garlic and ½ teaspoon of marjoram. Stir for 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and the marjoram blends into the mixture.
- Add Marinara Sauce:
- Pour in 3 cups of marinara sauce. Mix well, season with salt and pepper, and let the mixture simmer on medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toast the English Muffins:
- Split 6 English muffins and toast them under the broiler until golden brown. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
- Divide the meat mixture evenly over the toasted muffin halves. Sprinkle with 2 oz of diced pepperoni.
- Add Cheese and Broil:
- Top each muffin half with 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Replace the ground beef and sausage with a plant-based meat substitute or a mixture of sautéed vegetables.
- Different Cheeses: Swap mozzarella for other types of cheese like cheddar or provolone for a different flavor profile.
- Additional Toppings: Customize with other pizza toppings like olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet, Broiler
- Cuisine: American, Pizza
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pizza Burger
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg