Open Faced Pizza Burgers
These cheesy old-school pizza burgers come together fast with ground beef, pizza sauce, and melty cheese on toasted buns. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 4 hamburger buns , or English muffins
- 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
For topping: mini pepperoni, fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the onion, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes until warm and slightly thickened.
- Split buns or English muffins on the baking sheet, cut side up. If you like a crisp base, toast them in the oven for 2-3 minutes first.
- Spoon the meat mixture evenly over each half, then sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese. Add mini pepperoni on top before baking.
- Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. You can broil for 1 minute if desired. Then top with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Freezing: You can easily double the meat mixture and freeze it for another night.
Variations:
- Swap mozzarella for a pizza blend or cheddar
- Stir in mushrooms or olives for a “supreme” version
- Use Hawaiian rolls for a fun slider version
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 450mg, Potassium: 375mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 298IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 121mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
