Description
Delicious Pizza Burgers combining juicy ground beef or plant-based patties with smoky turkey bacon, melty plant-based cheese, and rich natural pizza sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe fuses the best flavors and textures of pizza and burgers for a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef or plant-based burger patties
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bacon & Cheese
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 6 slices plant-based cheese slices
Pizza Sauce & Garnishes
- 1 cup natural pizza sauce
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Buns & Cooking
- 6 soft burger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Patties: Combine ground beef or plant-based burger mix with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well incorporated but avoid overworking. Form into evenly sized patties for even cooking.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook smoked turkey bacon until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Cook the Burger Patties: Using the same skillet, add olive oil and cook patties for about 4-5 minutes per side depending on thickness. When flipping, top each patty with a slice of plant-based cheese to melt while finishing cooking.
- Warm the Natural Pizza Sauce: Gently heat the natural pizza sauce in a small saucepan. If desired, stir in a natural gelling agent to thicken the sauce for easier spreading. Let it simmer on low until warmed through evenly.
- Assemble the Pizza Burgers: Lightly toast the burger buns in the skillet or oven. Spread a generous layer of warm pizza sauce on the bottom bun, add the cheese-topped patty, then layer on the crispy smoked turkey bacon. Finish with fresh basil leaves and cap with the top bun.
Notes
- Use room temperature patties for even cooking and juiciness.
- Apply sauce sparingly to avoid soggy buns.
- Toasting buns enhances flavor and texture.
- Choose quality smoked turkey bacon for a smoky savory punch.
- Let patties rest a few minutes after cooking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pizza burger, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, natural pizza sauce, quick dinner, easy burger recipe