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Pizza Burger

The pizza burger combines a seasoned beef patty with melted cheese, marinara sauce, and toppings, sandwiched between toasted burger buns. The dish involves grilling or pan-frying the patty and assembling the sandwich with sauce and cheese, creating a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful burger with a pizza-inspired flavor profile. The final appearance features a juicy patty topped with gooey cheese and colorful toppings, enclosed in a toasted bun.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80% lean
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred cheese
  • 4 buns burger buns toasted
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce for topping
  • 1 cup pizza toppings e.g., sliced pepperoni, chopped bell peppers, sliced black olives
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking the patties

Equipment

  • Grill or skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape each into a patty. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
  3. While the patties cook, toast the burger buns until golden brown. Spread marinara sauce on the bottom buns and prepare the pizza toppings.
  4. Assemble the burger by placing a cooked beef patty on each bottom bun, add extra marinara sauce, sprinkle with pizza toppings, and top with the remaining bun. Serve immediately.