Description
Hearty crockpot pizza burgers deliver classic comfort with an effortless twist. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and juicy ground beef combine in this simple one-pot meal that guarantees smiles around your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 8 hamburger buns
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Pizza Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Blend ground beef and sausage in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combining the meats with italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well incorporated.
- Form the seasoned meat mixture into uniform patties, ensuring they are compact and will fit comfortably inside the crockpot.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, quickly searing each meat patty for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a rich golden-brown exterior and lock in flavors.
- Transfer the seared patties into the crockpot, creating a single layer across the bottom.
- Generously spread pizza sauce over the meat patties, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the sauce-covered patties, creating a melty foundation.
- Strategically distribute pepperoni slices and black olives on top of the cheese layer for additional flavor and visual appeal.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to become perfectly melted and bubbly.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the pizza burgers and place them onto toasted hamburger buns.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing guests to enjoy the rich, pizza-inspired burger experience.
Notes
- Double-check meat mixture consistency by gently pressing patties together to prevent crumbling during cooking.
- Blot seared patties with paper towels to remove excess oil, ensuring a cleaner final dish and preventing greasiness.
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a lighter version that reduces overall fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Experiment with alternative cheese options like provolone or pepper jack to create unique flavor variations that keep the recipe exciting and personalized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg