Description
These Pizza Burgers combine the savory flavors of ground beef and Italian sausage with classic pizza toppings like marinara sauce, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly toasted English muffins serve as the base, creating a delicious and easy-to-make meal that blends the best of pizza and burgers in under an hour.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- ½ lb. bulk or Italian sausage
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz thickly sliced mushrooms
- ½ finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon marjoram
Other Ingredients
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 split English muffins
- 2 oz diced pepperoni
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb. of ground beef and ½ lb. of ground sausage until the meat begins to brown. Break it apart with a spatula for even cooking.
- Add Vegetables and Butter: When the meat is halfway browned, add 2 tablespoons of butter, 8 oz of sliced mushrooms, and ½ finely chopped yellow onion. Cook until the meat is fully browned, and the mushrooms and onions are tender and translucent.
- Incorporate Garlic and Marjoram: Reduce heat to medium-low, then add 2 cloves of minced garlic and ½ teaspoon of marjoram. Stir for 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and the marjoram blends into the mixture.
- Add Marinara Sauce: Pour in 3 cups of marinara sauce. Mix well, season with salt and pepper, and let the mixture simmer on medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toast the English Muffins: Split 6 English muffins and toast them under the broiler until golden brown. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Assemble the Pizza Burgers: Divide the meat mixture evenly over the toasted muffin halves. Sprinkle with 2 oz of diced pepperoni.
- Add Cheese and Broil: Top each muffin half with 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef and bulk or Italian sausage for rich flavor without excess fat.
- Be careful when broiling the English muffins and cheese to avoid burning.
- Add extra herbs like oregano or basil if desired to enhance the Italian flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
