Description
These Crockpot Pizza Burgers combine the classic flavors of pizza and burgers in a convenient slow-cooker recipe. Ground beef is cooked with Italian seasonings and vegetables, then simmered in pizza sauce until tender and flavorful. Finished with melted mozzarella cheese and served on toasted buns, this family-friendly meal is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Buns and Toppings
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional: pepperoni slices, olives, or your favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat to ensure a less greasy mixture.
- Sauté Vegetables and Seasonings: Add the finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Move the beef and vegetable mixture into your crockpot. Stir in the pizza sauce thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours, allowing the mixture to simmer gently and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Cheese: About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the beef mixture in the crockpot. Replace the lid and let the cheese melt.
- Toast Buns: While the cheese melts, toast the hamburger buns if desired for extra texture and flavor.
- Assemble Burgers: Spoon the cheesy, pizza-flavored beef mixture onto each toasted bun. Add optional toppings such as pepperoni or olives to customize your burger to your taste.
Notes
- Drain excess fat from the ground beef to avoid greasy burgers.
- Feel free to add other pizza toppings like mushrooms, onions, or jalapeños according to your liking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your crockpot model; test for desired tenderness.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
- These burgers can be prepared in advance and reheated for easy meal prep.
