Old School Pizza Burgers (An Easy Family Favorite!)

Make easy Old School Pizza Burgers! A fun recipe combining pizza flavors and a burger, with a savory meat sauce, melted cheddar, and a soft bun.

ere’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

(Implied from a similar user prompt for “Coney Chili Mac Casserole” which this recipe resembles: 1 large onion, chopped) Correction: The user’s current prompt does list “1 large onion, chopped” in the ingredient list and directs to cook it with the beef. I will use this as provided.

The correct ingredient list based on user’s full prompt is:

3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce (Note: User prompt lists “1 cup pizza sauce” in one part, but “3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce” in another. “1 cup” is more plausible for 1lb beef for a sloppy-joe style topping. I will proceed with the “1 cup pizza sauce” for a “Pizza Burger” recipe as that makes more sense.)

1 package (16 ounces) spiral or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained (Note: This is from the user’s previous “Pizza Casserole” recipe and is clearly an error for this “Pizza Burger” recipe. I will omit it.)

4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (Note: Also from Pizza Casserole. This Pizza Burger recipe lists “1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese.” I will use cheddar.)

8 ounces sliced pepperoni (Note: Also from Pizza Casserole. I will list this as an optional topping as it fits the theme.)

Let’s create a clean, plausible list based on the most logical interpretation of the “Pizza Burger” title and simple instructions:

These quantities are perfect for making 12 open-faced pizza burger halves (6 full burgers).

Chop your onion before you begin.

Let’s cook up these fun and flavorful Old School Pizza Burgers:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

2. Brown the Beef and Onion:

In a large skillet, cook the 1 pound of ground beef and the 1 chopped large onion over medium-high heat.
Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break the meat into small crumbles as it cooks.
Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink, and the onion is softened and translucent (about 8-10 minutes).
Carefully drain off any excess fat from the skillet.

3. Simmer the Pizza Sauce Mixture:

Return the skillet with the drained beef and onion to medium-low heat.
Stir in the 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Then, mix in the 1 cup of pizza sauce. (Season with a pinch of salt and pepper here if your pizza sauce is unseasoned, but taste first).
Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened slightly and all the flavors have melded together.

4. Assemble the Pizza Burgers:

Arrange the 12 burger bun halves, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
Using a large spoon, spread the prepared beef and pizza sauce mixture evenly onto each of the 12 bun halves.
Top each one generously with the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
(Optional: Arrange a few slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese on each bun half.)

5. Bake:

Place the baking sheet with the pizza burgers into the preheated oven.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and the burgers are heated through.

6. Serve:

Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven.
You can serve them open-faced, or place the top bun halves onto their corresponding bottoms to create a full burger.
Let them cool slightly for a minute or two before serving, as the filling and cheese will be very hot. Enjoy!

A delicious and easy meal ready in about 30 minutes!

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/old-school-pizza-burgers/