Open Faced Pizza Burgers combine the best of two favorites—juicy seasoned ground beef and classic pizza flavors—all piled onto toasted buns and baked with melty cheese. This easy comfort food is perfect for weeknight dinners, kids’ meals, or game-day snacks.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
🍳 Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Mixing spoon
- Knife & cutting board
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: pepperoni slices, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Ground beef: 80/20 gives best flavor and juiciness.
- Sauce: Use thick pizza sauce for best results.
- Cheese: Mozzarella melts perfectly; add provolone for extra flavor.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook beef
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
Drain excess grease and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
2. Add sauce
Stir pizza sauce into the beef mixture.
Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened slightly.
3. Assemble
Place split buns on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Spoon beef mixture evenly onto each bun.
Top with mozzarella and optional toppings.
4. Bake
Bake 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning.
5. Serve
Serve hot with fries, salad, or coleslaw.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 30g
- Carbs: 38g
- Fat: 28g
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Sloppy pizza burgers: Add extra sauce for saucier burgers.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
- Turkey version: Substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Garlic buns: Brush buns with garlic butter before baking.
- Freezer-friendly: Cook beef mixture ahead and freeze.
