Make Ahead Pizza Burgers Recipes

PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties. Place on broiler pan coated with cooking spray. , Broil 6 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

OPEN-FACED PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well. Spoon onto buns; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2 minutes. , To freeze for quick lunches later, place the split and toasted buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture onto buns; freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to freezer-safe airtight containers., To use frozen burgers: Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until heated through and cheese is melted, 2 minutes.

HOMEMADE PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

MAKE-AHEAD BURGERS FOR ONE

Steps:

• Mix the beef, onions, garlic, curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined. Place the ground beef mixture into a gallon-size zip-top bag. Pat it down flat into the size of the bag.
• Fill a large bowl with cold water. Carefully lower the bag into the water and seal it, leaving about a 1-inch opening. Submerge the bag into the water, pushing all the air out and making sure no water gets into the bag. Fully seal the bag.
• Lay the sealed bag on a flat surface. Portion the ground beef mixture into 4 equal rectangular patties by pushing chopsticks or a ruler down the middle of the bag. Label and date the bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

SUPREME PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the vegetables, olives, pepperoni, tomato paste and seasonings; cover and pulse just until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in bread crumbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., On a greased grill rack, grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. , Serve on buns with cheese and pizza sauce. Add toppings if desired.