My love is pizza shaped. Won’t you have a slice? It’s circular, so there’s enough to go around.
Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce, divided
Preparation:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Simple Steps:
- Prepare the Patties:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into 12 thin patties.
- Mix the Toppings:
- In another bowl, mix together the olives, pepperoni, and a portion of the marinara sauce (about 1/2 cup).
- Cook the Patties:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
- Top each patty with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Place the patties onto hamburger buns.
- Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the patties.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides.
Is Adding Egg to the Patties a Good Choice?
I recommend adding an egg to the ground beef mixture to help bind the meat together. This prevents the burger from falling apart while cooking.
Serving Ideas:
Pizza burgers pair well with a variety of sides. Here are some great options:
- Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli Salad
- Fall Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Kale Salad
- Spicy Cauliflower Cheese Bites with Tahini Ranch
- Mediterranean Couscous Salad
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Creamy Dilled Red Potato Salad
Extras:
- Stuffed garlic balls
- Grilled chicken Caesar salad
- Fried spring onions and potatoes
Drinks:
- Dry Vodka Martini
- Classic Mojito
- Coca-Cola, Sprite, or orange soda
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 606 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 31g
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 102mg
- Sodium: 784mg
- Potassium: 770mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 8g
- Vitamin A: 615 IU
- Vitamin C: 16.8mg
- Calcium: 312mg
- Iron: 6.1mg
Final Notes:
For juicy, flavorful burgers, use meat that is about 80% lean and 20% fat. Want to elevate your burgers even further? Try this seasoning mix:
- 1 small grated onion
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
Mix it all into your ground beef and enjoy one of the best burger seasonings out there!
Enjoy Your Meal, Partner!
I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. Don’t forget to leave a comment and tell us about your experience!