Saucy Pizza Burgers

These Saucy Pizza Burgers are a creative twist on the classic American burger, perfect for satisfying cravings for both pizza and burgers in one meal. Ground beef is seasoned with garlic salt and formed into patties that sandwich melted mozzarella cheese, creating a gooey, cheesy center. The burgers are topped with a homemade sauce made from pizza sauce, mushrooms, and oregano, along with caramelized onions for extra sweetness and depth. This dish delivers a hearty, protein-packed experience with rich, savory flavors and a comforting texture. Ideal for weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or when you want to impress the family with a fun, easy-to-make meal that uses simple ingredients.

Cooking Method: Grilling, Sautéing, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 452.7

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These Saucy Pizza Burgers are a creative twist on the classic American burger, perfect for satisfying cravings for both pizza and burgers in one meal. Ground beef is seasoned with garlic salt and formed into patties that sandwich melted mozzarella cheese, creating a gooey, cheesy center. The burgers are topped with a homemade sauce made from pizza sauce, mushrooms, and oregano, along with caramelized onions for extra sweetness and depth. This dish delivers a hearty, protein-packed experience with rich, savory flavors and a comforting texture. Ideal for weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or when you want to impress the family with a fun, easy-to-make meal that uses simple ingredients.

Ingredients

1 pound Ground beef
1/2 teaspoon Garlic salt
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 oz Pizza sauce
4 oz Mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 medium Onion, sliced
1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
4 hamburger buns, split Hamburger buns

Directions

1
In a bowl, combine the ground beef and garlic salt.
2
Shape the mixture into eight thin patties.
3
Top four of the patties with an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
4
Cover the cheese-topped patties with the remaining four patties and press the edges together to seal securely.
5
Refrigerate the stuffed patties while preparing the sauce.
6
In a saucepan, combine the pizza sauce, mushrooms, and oregano.
7
Cover the saucepan and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
In a skillet, saut the sliced onions in butter over medium heat until tender and slightly caramelized, then set aside.
9
Cook the burgers in a skillet, on a grill, or under a broiler until browned on both sides and no longer pink in the center.
10
Spread the bottom halves of the hamburger buns with a generous amount of the mushroom sauce.
11
Top the buns with the cooked burgers, the sauted onions, and the remaining sauce.
12
Replace the bun tops and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 452.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.2g47%
Saturated Fat 15.2g76%
Cholesterol 130.5mg44%
Sodium 456.8mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 42.8g86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure the patties are sealed tightly to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking.

You can use fresh mozzarella for a softer melt or low-moisture mozzarella for a firmer texture.

For a richer sauce, substitute half the pizza sauce with marinara sauce.

Leftover burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.

If grilling, keep the lid closed to ensure even cooking and prevent flare-ups from the cheese.

Keywords: american, beef, burgers, cheese, garlic, grilling, ground, main, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, oregano, pizza, pizza sauce, salt, saucy, skillet, stuffed

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/saucy-pizza-burgers/