Description
Old school pizza burgers are a nostalgic, protein-packed meal made with seasoned beef, pizza sauce, and melted cheese on a crispy bun. Perfect for meal prep and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (no sugar added)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 whole wheat or high-protein buns, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional: red pepper flakes, parmesan, chopped spinach
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. In a skillet, brown and crumble ground beef; drain excess fat.
- 3. Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- 4. Spoon mixture evenly onto bun halves on a baking sheet.
- 5. Top each with shredded cheese.
- 6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Freeze unbaked assembled burgers for up to 2 months.
- To reheat: bake frozen at 375°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Add chopped spinach or turkey to boost nutrients.
- Great with sweet potato fries or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza burger
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg