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a burger on a plate with vegetables and sauce.

Pizza Burgers Recipe

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 797kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Add an Italian twist to burger night with this tasty recipe! Pile the pizza toppings onto your burgers for a unique dish.
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Burger Patties

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

For Assembly

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 green pepper sliced
  • ½ onion sliced
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 6 slices low moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 24 slices pepperoni
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine all of the burger ingredients in a large bowl.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground Italian sausage, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    a plate of hamburger buns with meat, onions and other ingredients.
  • Form into 6 patties.
    beef burgers on a white plate.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350-375°F).
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (on the stove or grill).
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Add in the green peppers and onions and sprinkle with salt. Sauté for a few minutes until softened and the edges are browned. Transfer to a plate.
    1 green pepper, ½ onion, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
    8 ounces cremini mushrooms
  • Grill the burgers for 4 minutes.
  • Flip the burgers. Then, top each burger with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for another 4 minutes.
    6 slices low moisture mozzarella cheese
    grilled burgers with sauce and vegetables on a baking sheet.
  • Place the burger on the bottom half of the bun. Then, add on a few spoonfuls of pizza sauce, 4 slices of pepperoni, and a pile of vegetables over the top.
    1 cup pizza sauce, 24 slices pepperoni, 6 hamburger buns
  • Top with basil leaves and more pizza sauce before placing on the top bun and serving.
    Fresh basil leaves
    a burger on a plate with tomatoes and basil.

Notes

  • Thoroughly preheat the grill.
  • Bring the burger patties to room temperature before grilling.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the burgers are cooked through.
  • Use low moisture mozzarella cheese, not fresh!
  • Burger Temperature Guide:
    • For rare burgers: 130-135°F
    • For medium-rare burgers: 135-140°F
    • For medium burgers: 140-150°F
    • For medium-well burgers: 150-160°F
    • For well-done burgers: 160-165°F
Storage: Store pizza burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 797kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1719mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3050IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 7mg