Best 9 Original Pizza Burger Recipes

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Take your taste buds on a wild ride with the Original Pizza Burger, a culinary masterpiece that combines two beloved dishes into one sensational experience. Picture a juicy burger patty nestled between layers of melted cheese, pepperoni, and tangy pizza sauce, all sandwiched between two halves of a soft and fluffy bun. This recipe elevates the classic burger to new heights, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

But that's not all! This article also features a collection of equally tantalizing recipes that explore variations of the Pizza Burger concept. From the mouthwatering Pizza Stuffed Burgers, where the burger patty is stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, to the Pizza Burger Sliders that make perfect party appetizers, there's something for every taste and occasion. And for those who prefer a vegetarian option, the Veggie Pizza Burger is a delicious and satisfying choice, featuring a veggie patty topped with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and spinach.

So, whether you're a fan of classic burgers, pizza, or both, this article has got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your burger experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA BURGERS



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From Beloit, Wisconsin, Lisa Trunckenbrod sends this better-for-you version of an all-time lunch-counter classic. Loaded with popular pizza flavor, the cheese-topped burgers not only taste great, but they beat the clock as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon aniseed
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 tomato slices

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties. Place on broiler pan coated with cooking spray. , Broil 6 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE PIZZA BURGERS



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We are big fans of pizza burgers that some greasy spoons serve, but it is so hard to find a good one so I decided to come up with my own. Here is a real simple recipe that puts smiles on the faces of my family.

Provided by duboo

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 fresh hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Combine beef, tomato paste, salt, sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors marry, about 4 hours.
  • Form beef mixture into 8 thin patties. Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on each of 4 patties; leave at least a 1/2-inch border, breaking up the cheese as needed. Place remaining patties on top and pinch edges to seal in the cheese.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry burgers until browned and centers reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1074.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

SUPREME PIZZA BURGERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage (a little more is fine!)
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 slices provolone
16 slices pepperoni
Thinly sliced red onion, for topping
1 green bell pepper, sliced thick
Sliced black olives, for topping
8 tablespoons jarred marinara sauce, plus a little more
4 kaiser rolls or good hamburger buns (kaiser rolls from the bakery section)
Butter, for toasting
Grated Parmesan (store bought)

Steps:

  • Combine the ground beef, Italian sausage and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Knead the mixture together and form it into four large/thick patties.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the burgers on one side for several minutes, then turn the burgers. Lay 2 slices of provolone on each patty, followed by 4 slices of pepperoni. Add a couple of thin slices of red onion, a slice of green bell pepper and a pile of black olives. Spoon a little marinara sauce on top, then lay another slice of cheese on top of all the fillings.
  • Place the lid on the skillet and allow the burgers to cook all the way through while the cheese melts and the pepperoni warms.
  • Split the rolls and toast them in butter in a skillet until nice and golden and crisp. Spread both halves with more marinara sauce and sprinkle the sauce with Parmesan.
  • Lay the patties on the bottom buns, then top with the top buns. Serve immediately; hearty appetites are recommended!

OPEN-FACED PIZZA BURGERS



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I'm not sure where I first saw this pizza burger recipe, but I'm glad I did! My family requests this meal often. A dash of oregano livens up canned pizza sauce. -Sharon Schwartz, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well. Spoon onto buns; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2 minutes. , To freeze for quick lunches later, place the split and toasted buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture onto buns; freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to freezer-safe airtight containers., To use frozen burgers: Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until heated through and cheese is melted, 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

EASY PIZZA BURGERS



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For a quick lunch or casual supper, these open-faced sandwiches are ready to eat in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (1/2 medium)
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 can (4 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained, if desired
4 English muffins, split
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning and mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate; use within 3 days.
  • To prepare each sandwich, spread about 1/4 cup beef mixture on English muffin half. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over top. Place on microwavable napkin or paper towel (to absorb moisture).
  • Microwave 1 sandwich uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until beef mixture is hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

BEEF PIZZA BURGERS



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The home economists in our Test Kitchen came up with this tasty switch from the usual burger. Italian-seasoned ground beef patties are stuffed with mozzarella cheese, then topped with pizza sauce and green pepper rings for a flavorful twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground beef
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 hamburger buns, split
3 tablespoons pizza sauce, warmed
4 green pepper rings

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, bouillon, Italian seasoning and salt. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into four thin patties. Place a slice of cheese on two patties; top with another patty and press edges to seal., Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Serve on buns with pizza sauce and green pepper rings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

PIZZA BURGERS I



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My mom used to make these when it was going to be a busy night. Now I make them for my daughters busy nights.

Provided by DAWNCIL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
4 hamburger buns
4 slices shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in pizza sauce, and heat through. Spoon onto buns and top with cheese. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1020.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PIZZA BURGERS II



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Open faced burgers with two kinds of meat and cheese in a tomato sauce. Wonderful recipe for birthday parties, football parties. You can also store meat mixture in the freezer for a later date! My whole family loves them. Very easy to make!

Provided by Robin Vandermause Frei

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam), cubed
12 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
2 small onions, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned, stirring to crumble. Drain fat, and set aside.
  • Process the luncheon meat, cheese and onion in a food processor or run through a grinder until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the browned beef, tomato soup, tomato paste, garlic salt, and oregano until well blended. Spread a couple of spoonfuls of the meat mixture onto each bun half, and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the meat is hot and the bun is crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 952.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

PIZZA BURGERS



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A great old school lunch favorite we all just love around our house. If your afraid of using luncheon meat just replace with more hamburger or small cubed pepperoni. Great all ways!

Provided by livie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 24 pizza burgers, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger
6 ounces luncheon meat, grated (Spam)
2 cups spaghetti sauce (use Ragu)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 1/2 pound) or 2 cups American cheese (about 1/2 pound)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 plain hamburger buns
1 cup grated cheese, for topping burgers before baking (I like using a combination of American and Mozzarella cheese)

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger; drain fat. Add grated luncheon meat; saute 1-2 minutes. Stir in rest of ingredients till combined and the cheese has completely melted. Place all hamburger bun halves onto cookie sheets. Add desired amount of sauce onto each bun and sprinkle with the grated American and mozzarella cheeses. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 10 minutes, or till heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 55.9, Sodium 690.8, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 22

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful ingredients to ensure your pizza burger is delicious. Opt for lean ground beef, savory pizza sauce, and gooey cheese.
  • Season the beef patties generously: Don't be shy with the seasonings! A well-seasoned patty will add depth and flavor to your pizza burger.
  • Cook the beef patties to your desired doneness: Whether you prefer your burgers rare, medium-rare, or well-done, make sure to cook them to your liking.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings for your pizza burger. Choose your favorites, such as pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and peppers.
  • Toast the buns: Toasted buns add a nice crunch and flavor to your pizza burger. You can toast them in a toaster, on a griddle, or even in the oven.

Conclusion:

The pizza burger is a delicious and unique combination of two classic dishes. It's perfect for a casual meal or a fun party. With its juicy beef patty, savory pizza sauce, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings, the pizza burger is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to try, give the pizza burger a try. You won't be disappointed!

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