Description
Old School Pizza Burgers are a nostalgic combination of juicy ground beef, tangy pizza sauce, melty cheese, and crispy buns—baked to perfection for a retro comfort food classic that’s easy, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- Pepperoni slices (optional)
- 6 hamburger buns or sandwich rolls
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Arrange bottom halves of buns on the baking sheet. Spoon meat mixture onto each one.
- Top with shredded cheese and pepperoni slices if using.
- Place top bun halves on the baking sheet, cut side up. Optionally brush with butter.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are toasted.
- Assemble the burgers, sprinkle with Parmesan if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap beef for Italian sausage or a vegetarian alternative.
- Add mushrooms, peppers, or olives for extra flavor.
- Brush buns with garlic butter for added richness.
- Use provolone, cheddar, or Italian cheese blends as alternatives.
- Prepare meat mixture in advance for quicker assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza burger
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
