Description
Culinary adventurers discover this giant burger-pizza fusion blending American and Italian flavors into one epic dish. Melted cheese, savory ground beef, and crispy crust create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) cooked bacon (crumbled, optional)
- ½ cup (120 ml) onion (diced)
- ½ cup (120 ml) pickles (sliced)
- ½ cup (120 ml) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ketchup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) burger sauce or extra ketchup/mustard
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- Sesame seeds (optional, for a burger bun effect)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Stretch pizza dough across a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and rim edges with toasted sesame seeds for a burger-inspired aesthetic.
- Meat Mastery: Brown ground beef with onions in a skillet, meticulously draining excess fat to concentrate flavors, then infuse with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard.
- Layering Strategy: Spread seasoned meat evenly across prepared dough, creating a uniform base that promises robust taste in every slice.
- Cheese Cascade: Blanket meat with sharp cheddar and mozzarella, ensuring complete coverage for maximum melty indulgence; optionally scatter crumbled bacon for smoky depth.
- Oven Transformation: Bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until cheese bubbles golden and crust edges bronzed, creating a molten landscape of flavor.
- Garnish Finale: Immediately top with crisp pickle slices, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce, then drizzle with signature burger sauce or ketchup-mustard blend.
- Serving Spectacle: Slice into wedges and serve piping hot, presenting a culinary fusion that bridges pizza and burger traditions.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Pat ground beef thoroughly dry before cooking to eliminate excess moisture that might make the pizza base soggy and ensure a crisp foundation.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Grate cheese freshly and allow it to reach room temperature before sprinkling, promoting even melting and preventing clumpy texture.
- Balanced Seasoning Strategy: Taste meat mixture before spreading on dough and adjust seasonings gradually, remembering that bacon and cheese will contribute additional saltiness.
- Temperature Control: Preheat oven to 425°F and use a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet to guarantee a perfectly crisp, golden-brown crust without burning the toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg