Description
Combining classic pizza and burger flavors, this pizza burgers recipe delivers a mouthwatering fusion of two beloved comfort foods. Cheese, marinara sauce, and savory meat create a delicious crossover dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese and Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 pepperoni slices
Base and Sauce:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat grill to 400°F with medium-high intensity for optimal burger cooking.
- Shape ground beef into compact, uniform patties while seasoning thoroughly with salt and pepper on both surfaces.
- Place patties on hot grill grates, cooking approximately 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Layer marinara sauce evenly across each patty surface during final cooking minutes.
- Top each burger with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, allowing cheese to melt slightly.
- Simultaneously toast hamburger buns on grill edges for 30-45 seconds until edges turn golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer grilled patties directly onto prepared buns, ensuring toppings remain intact.
- Plate immediately while burgers remain hot and cheese maintains melted consistency.
- Serve with optional side garnishes or additional marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground Italian sausage for extra flavor depth.
- Choose low-moisture mozzarella to prevent soggy burger tops during grilling.
- Prep patties ahead of time and chill them briefly to help maintain their shape on the grill.
- Consider using a cast-iron skillet as an alternative cooking method for consistent heat distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 588 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg