Rustic Finger Food Innovation: The Pizza Burger Combination
Food blogger Anja Würfl has come up with a surprising yet delightful recipe that combines the best of both worlds - the pizza and the burger. The pizza burger, as she describes, is a perfect dish for relaxed evenings with friends, surprising visually and satisfying in taste.
The Recipe
To make this unique fusion dish, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of ground beef (80% lean / 20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- ½ cup of marinara sauce
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 8-12 thin slices of pepperoni
The instructions are simple:
- Mix the ground beef with Italian seasoning, form into 4 patties, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the patties over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side until cooked to 160°F internal temperature.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly.
- Place a cooked patty on each bun; top with marinara sauce, a slice of mozzarella, and 2-3 slices of pepperoni.
- Return burgers to the grill or place under a broiler just until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.
A Twist on the Classic
For those seeking a bit more adventure, additional variations include mixing chopped pepperoni and garlic into the beef patty itself, serving open-faced with garlic bread or ciabatta buns, and using a tomato-based sauce with herbs and red wine for a gourmet twist. Fresh basil can also be added as a topping for extra flavour.
Preparing the Pizza Burger
The pizza burger is baked on a preheated grill at 200°C with indirect heat. After baking, the bun halves are put together to form the pizza burger. The dish is baked for about 10 minutes with the lid closed.
The pizza burger is topped with fruity tomato ketchup, melted mozzarella, and Mediterranean ingredients such as mini salami, olives, and cherry tomatoes. This simple recipe combines the savory flavors of a burger with the classic toppings of a pizza, ready in about 30 minutes.
A Unique Grill Idea
Food blogger Anja Würfl has created a new grill idea with the pizza burger. The dish looks like a burger but tastes like pizza, or vice versa. The pizza burger is served by putting the halves together. This innovative recipe is sure to impress your friends and family at your next barbecue.
[1] Adapted from Anja Würfl's recipe on her blog, Anja's Food 4 Thought
- Anja Wuërfl's pizza burger recipe, found on her blog 'Anja's Food 4 Thought', is a unique fusion dish that falls under the food-and-drink and lifestyle categories, offering a modern twist on both pizza and burgers.
- The pizza burger is not just a delightful fusion of two popular dishes, but also a perfect food-and-drink option for home-and-garden gatherings, creating a stunning visual presentation while satisfying taste buds with its combination of flavors.
- For those seeking to experiment with the pizza burger recipe, considering adding chopped pepperoni and garlic to the beef patty, serving it open-faced with garlic bread or ciabatta buns, or using a tomato-based sauce with herbs and red wine for a gourmet touch – all of which can be found in the realm of food-and-drink and fall under the home-and-garden lifestyle.
