This hamburger pizza is a creative and protein-rich twist on traditional pizza, replacing the classic dough with a savory ground meat base. It’s a simple, low-carb option that combines the flavors of a juicy burger with the comfort of melted cheese and tomato sauce.
⏱️ Time
About 60 minutes + 10 minutes finishing
Serves: ~6–8 portions
🧾 Ingredients
- 750 g ground beef
- 3 slices of bread (preferably white or sandwich bread)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and seasoning to taste
- 4 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups sliced calabrese sausage (or similar sausage)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Oregano to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the meat base
- Soak the bread in milk until soft.
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In a bowl, mix:
- ground beef
- soaked bread
- egg
- garlic
- salt and seasonings
- Combine well until it forms a uniform mixture.
2. Bake the base
- Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish (like a thick “pizza crust”).
- Bake in a preheated oven at high temperature for about 50 minutes.
3. Add toppings
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Remove from the oven and spread:
- tomato sauce
- mozzarella cheese
- sliced sausage
- Sprinkle oregano and drizzle olive oil.
4. Finish baking
- Return to the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and toppings are cooked.
🍽️ Serving
- Slice like a pizza and serve hot.
- It’s basically a meat-based “pizza crust” topped like a pizza, combining burger and pizza flavors.
💡 Tips
- You can swap sausage for bacon or pepperoni.
- Add onions, olives, or peppers for extra flavor.
- Use cheddar instead of mozzarella for a stronger “burger” taste.
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