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Old School Pizza Burgers

Old School Pizza Burgers: Comforting Flavors of Nostalgia

Experience the nostalgic flavors of Old School Pizza Burgers with juicy beef, gooey mozzarella, and zesty marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 lb ground beef Can be swapped with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Or use fresh minced garlic for bolder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Can substitute with ¼ cup fresh chopped onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Mix equal parts dried basil, oregano, and thyme for homemade.
  • salt and pepper To taste, use sea salt or freshly ground pepper.
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns Gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps also work.
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Provolone or vegan cheese alternatives are good options.
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoni Can use turkey pepperoni or skip for leaner option.
  • olive oil For grilling to prevent sticking.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Grill

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your skillet or grill over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then form 4 patties.
  3. Brush olive oil on the grill or skillet and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until desired doneness.
  4. Spoon marinara sauce over each burger and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let melt for about 1 minute.
  5. Toast the cut sides of the hamburger buns on a separate skillet or grill for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Assemble the burgers by placing each cheesy patty on the bottom half of a toasted bun, adding extra marinara sauce, and sliced pepperoni if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, brush the buns with garlic butter before toasting. Store cooked burgers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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