These burgers are inspired by the great series Steak Pizzaiola, and the burgers are just as it sounds a Pizzaiola Burger is a topped hamburger loaded just like how you like your pizza toppings.

One of my favorite Italian appetizers is our family Italian Meatball Recipe, these burgers are similar in flavor except gourmet topped with Marinara Sauce, melted cheese, and some favorite pizza toppings.

Topped with homemade marinara sauce, and loaded with a blend of provolone, mozzarella, and grated cheese, it's a gourmet Italian masterpiece.

The burger bursts with garlic and Italian flavors however you can even dress it up with classic American toppings if you would like a traditional style burger just seasoned Italian style.

Pizza Burgers made with Italian flavored beef topped with marinara, pepperoni and mozzarella slicesPhoto byClaudia Lamascolo

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Italian Style Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground Chuck or ground sirloin
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
• 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano grated cheese
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2 tablespoons of Merlot wine is optional
• 3 small cloves garlic minced fine
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup of marinara sauce or store-bought in a jar
• sliced provolone or whole milk mozzarella from the deli
• Rolls Suggestions for Serving:
• Ciabatta rolls, French Rolls, Italian thickly sliced bread or Hard Rolls
• Tools: gridded cast iron pan, panini maker or indoor grill, outdoor gas grill

Directions:

1. Make your favorite meatball mixture (works with meatloaf also
2. Shape the beef into round patties:
3. Heat a gridded cast iron pan until hot oil is sprayed or use some olive oil.
4. Place the patties into the hot pan and cook on both sides following a chart on the desired doneness.
5. Place the seared patties in a baking dish.
6. Top with sauce, or any pizza toppings a slice of cheese you prefer, and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
7. Broil on high until the cheese melts.

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