Pizza Burgers
20 min
12 servings
Pizza? Burger? Why choose! Satisfy two comfort food cravings at once! Whether you’re gearing up for a party or just looking to stock your freezer with some handy dinner options, these Pizza Burgers are the way to go. Not into burgs? Check out the Tip for some other ways to “pizzafy” your dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs (1.3 kg) lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp Pizza Seasoning
- 12 cheddar cheese slices
- 2 tomatoes
- 12 lettuce leaves
- 3 cups sliced mushrooms
- 12 burger buns
Preparation
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush with oil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef and seasoning. Using a form or your hands, mix until well blended. Form into 12 equal patties.
- Grill patties with lid closed 3–4 min per side, until cooked through. Add a slice of cheese to each patty for the last 1 min of grilling to melt. If making ahead, freeze cooked patties for up to 1 month.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice tomatoes. If desired, sauté mushrooms in Sauté Pan with 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 min.
- Divide lettuce leaves between buns. Tuck burgers into buns and top with tomatoes and mushrooms.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 440, Fat 20 g (Saturated 9 g, 0.5 0 g), Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 28 g.
Tips
Instead of burger patties, try meatballs or meatloaf:
PIZZA MEATBALLS: Form ground beef mixture into 36 meatballs (about 2 tbsp each). Bake on two lined Sheet Pans in preheated 425° F oven for 12–15 min, or until cooked through.
PIZZA MEATLOAF: Working in three batches, press 1⁄3 of the ground beef mixture into Rectangular Steamer or 8" X 4" silicone loaf pan. Cover and microwave on high 6 min or until internal temperature reaches 160° F. Or, place steamer on Sheet Pan. Bake in preheated 350° F oven for 35–40 min. Repeat two more times with remaining ground beef.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup sliced veggies.