Description
Hearty crockpot pizza burgers blend Italian comfort with American classic flavors in one satisfying dish. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and juicy ground beef create a mouthwatering meal perfect for casual dinners where friends and families can enjoy easy, delicious comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Cheese and Breadcrumbs:
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Serving:
- Hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, pungent onion powder, and fragrant Italian seasoning until ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
- Gently shape the seasoned meat mixture into uniform circular patties, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Carefully arrange the prepared patties inside the crockpot, creating a single layer without overcrowding.
- Generously cascade pizza sauce over the meat patties, guaranteeing complete and even coverage.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set temperature to low, allowing slow cooking for approximately 6-7 hours until meat reaches optimal tenderness.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, delicately sprinkle shredded mozzarella across each patty, creating a melting cheese blanket.
- Once cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling layer and patties are thoroughly cooked, transfer the succulent pizza burgers onto toasted hamburger buns.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains warm and gooey, providing a delectable fusion of pizza and burger flavors.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground pork or turkey for a lighter version with enhanced flavor complexity.
- Reduce bread crumbs for gluten-free diets by substituting with crushed pork rinds or almond flour to maintain burger texture.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium pizza sauce and selecting reduced-fat cheese options without compromising taste.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by preparing patties in advance and freezing them before slow cooking, saving time during busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes - 7 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg