Old School Pizza Burgers (Print-Friendly Version)
Beef, cheese, and zesty sauce on toasted buns bring nostalgic pizzeria flavors to your table.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Beef Mixture
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
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1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
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1 cup pizza sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Assembly
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6 hamburger buns
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Cooking spray or butter for toasting buns
# How to Make It:
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Set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking up any clumps as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
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Add chopped green bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Arrange the hamburger bun halves on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing up. Lightly coat with cooking spray or spread with butter as preferred. Toast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
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Evenly spoon the beef mixture over each toasted bun half. Top each with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
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Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbles form on the surface.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For an extra crispy crust, lightly butter the bun halves before toasting. Use freshly shredded cheeses for optimal melting.