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Step into a world where two treasured classics merge, resulting in a gourmet masterpiece that will entice your taste buds: the Old School Pizza Burgers. This dish sets out to combine the nostalgic essence of favorite pizzas with the satisfying familiarity of juicy, grilled burgers. The outcome is a taste symphony that pays homage to both comfort food classics, resulting in a genuinely unique dining experience.
Consider relishing each bite of a soft burger patty seasoned with a combination of dried oregano, basil, and garlic powder. These expertly prepared patties, fashioned from a balanced blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, have a pleasant balance of textures and a blast of enticing flavor in every bite. Then there’s the pizza sauce, which is the heart of the dish. It’s a beautiful combination of tomato sauce and tomato paste, as well as the aromatic dance of oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This sauce is more than simply a condiment; it’s a link that connects the essence of pizza to your burger.
Bringing the Old School Pizza Burgers to life entails carefully arranging each component. Place those succulent burger patties between toasted buns, then generously spread the vivid pizza sauce over them, ensuring that every bite is infused with the unmistakable flavor of traditional pizzas. The toppings are the showpiece—shredded mozzarella melts, pepperoni unfurls its fiery charm, and optional extras like black olives, green bell peppers, and onions add a personal touch. For those looking for an added layer of flavor, a quick trip to the broiler results in bubbling, molten cheese, elevating these burger-pizza hybrids to the pinnacle of deliciousness. The Old School Pizza Burgers aims to enrich your eating experience, whether it’s a casual family supper, a gathering of friends, or an exploration of your culinary imagination.
These burgers are intriguing, tasty, and familiar, bridging the gap between two legendary comfort meals and creating a conversation-starting dish that’s suitable for any occasion. It’s an opportunity to savor the nostalgia of both pizza and burgers, reminding us that sometimes the most fulfilling moments come from embracing the best of both worlds.
1 cup tomato sauce.
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1 tablespoon tomato paste.
1 teaspoon dried oregano.
1/2 tsp. of dried basil.
1/2 tsp. of garlic powder.
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A pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
Patties for hamburgers:
1 pound ground beef (or your preferred ground meat).
1/4 cup of breadcrumbs.
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1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
One big egg.
1 teaspoon dried oregano.
1 teaspoon dried basil.
1/2 tsp. of garlic powder.
To make the pizza sauce, follow these steps: In a small mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Seasonings can be adjusted to your liking. Set aside the sauce for later use.
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Step 2
To make the burger patties, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently combine these elements until they are in harmony. Remember to prevent over-mixing to keep the patties soft.
Step 3
Form the Patties: Divide the burger mixture into uniform parts and shape them into patties the size of your burger buns. Aim for a thickness of around 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
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Step 4
To prepare the patties, heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Sear the burger patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired degree of doneness. Alternatively, if desired, you can grill the patties outside to add a smokey flavor.
Step 5
Make the Pizza Burgers: Place the cooked burger patties on the bottom half of the burger buns. Place a generous amount of the prepared pizza sauce on top of each patty. Pile on the shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and any additional toppings you choose, such as black olives, green bell peppers, or onions.
