Homemade Pizza Burgers

Mozzarella cheese is stuffed into these homemade pizza-inspired burgers flavored with Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and garlic.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 430 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 4 fresh hamburger buns
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine beef, tomato paste, salt, sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors marry, about 4 hours.

Step 2

Form beef mixture into 8 thin patties. Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on each of 4 patties; leave at least a 1/2-inch border, breaking up the cheese as needed. Place remaining patties on top and pinch edges to seal in the cheese.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry burgers until browned and centers reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side. Serve on buns.