🍕🍔 Old School Pizza Burgers
Ingredients (Makes 6–8)
Meat mixture
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 lb ground pork
(or use all beef — but pork gives that classic “school pizza” flavor) -
1 small onion, finely diced
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
Sauce mixture
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1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
For assembling
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6–8 hamburger buns, split
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Additional mozzarella or provolone for topping
⭐ Instructions
1. Brown the meat
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef + pork with diced onion.
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Break up the meat while browning.
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Drain excess grease.
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Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the sauce
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Stir in pizza sauce, Parmesan, mozzarella, and tomato paste.
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Simmer 5–10 minutes until thick and cohesive.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. Prep the buns
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Place hamburger buns (open-faced) on a baking sheet.
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Lightly toast them in the oven at 400°F (205°C) for 3–4 minutes to prevent sogginess.
4. Assemble pizza burgers
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Spoon the hot meat mixture onto each toasted bun half.
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Top with more mozzarella or provolone.
5. Melt & finish
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Return the tray to the oven and bake 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly brown.
🍽️ Serve With
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Tater tots
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Chips
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Side salad
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Corn on the cob
💡 Tips & Variations
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School cafeteria style: Add 2–3 tbsp ketchup to the sauce for sweetness.
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Pepperoni version: Add diced pepperoni to the meat mixture.
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Garlic bread pizza burgers: Use garlic Texas toast instead of buns.
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Make ahead: Meat mixture reheats beautifully — perfect for weeknights.
If you want, I can give you:
🍕 Old School Rectangle Pizza
🍝 School Spaghetti
🌭 Old School Sloppy Joes
Just tell me!
