Savor the Perfect Pizza Burger Recipe for Epic Flavor Fun
This pizza burger recipe combines Italian flavors with juicy beef for a comfort meal that delights.
Equipment
- cast-iron skillet
- broiler
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Build
- 6 pieces Hamburger buns soft, fresh
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 6 slices Mozzarella slices
- 18 slices Pepperoni slices
For the Fresh Touch
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup Pickled banana peppers
Instructions
How to Make Pizza Burgers
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground Italian sausage, Italian breadcrumbs, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- Divide the meat mixture into six equal portions and shape each into a patty.
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and set your broiler to 500°F.
- Cook patties in the skillet for 5 minutes then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Top each patty with a slice of cheese and three pepperoni slices after flipping.
- Broil the patties for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and pepperoni gets crispy.
- Assemble the burgers with pizza sauce, a patty, banana peppers, and basil on the buns.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with extra basil leaves for a fragrant touch.