Pizza Burgers

🍕🍔 Pizza Burgers

Ingredients (Makes 4 burgers)

For the Patties

• 500 g ground beef (or chicken mince)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for juiciness)

For Assembly

• 4 burger buns

• ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara

• 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

• ½ cup sliced pepperoni or cooked beef/chicken sausage

• ¼ cup sliced olives

• ¼ cup sliced mushrooms or bell peppers (optional)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Patties
   In a bowl, mix mince, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and breadcrumbs.
   Shape into 4 equal patties.

2. Cook the Patties
   Heat a pan or grill with a little oil.
   Cook patties on medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely browned.

3. Toast the Buns
   Lightly butter or oil the buns and toast on a pan until golden.

4. Assemble Pizza Burgers
   Place patties on the bottom buns.
   Spoon pizza sauce over each patty.
   Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and vegetables.

5. Melt the Cheese
   Cover the pan with a lid on low heat for 1–2 minutes or bake at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.

6. Serve
   Add the top buns, slice, and serve hot.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use chicken instead of beef?
A: Yes, chicken mince works perfectly and is lighter.

Q: Can I make this in an air fryer?
A: Yes. Cook patties at 180°C for 10–12 minutes, flip halfway. Assemble and air fry again for 3–4 minutes to melt cheese.

Q: Which cheese is best?
A: Mozzarella is classic, but cheddar or pizza blend also works.

Q: Can I make it spicy?
A: Add jalapeños, chili flakes, or spicy pizza sauce.

Q: Can I prepare in advance?
A: Yes. Patties can be made and refrigerated up to 24 hours.