Giant Burger-Pizza: Flavor Fusion at Its Finest!

Ingredients

For the Burger Base:

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

For the Toppings:

• 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup cooked bacon bits
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup sliced pickles (optional, for burger vibes)
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
• Shredded lettuce (for topping after baking)
• Burger-style buns (or use large round flatbread or pizza dough for the base if preferred)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the meat “crust”:
   In a large bowl, mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
   Press the seasoned beef into a large, flat circle on the prepared baking sheet, about ½ inch thick and the size of a pizza.
3. Bake the beef crust:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove excess grease if needed.
4. Add pizza toppings:
   Spread pizza sauce over the cooked beef crust.
   Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly on top.
   Add bacon bits, red onion, tomato slices, and pickles (if using).
5. Bake again:
   Return to the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Finish it off:
   Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
   Top with shredded lettuce and serve like pizza slices!

Would you like a low-carb version or dipping sauce ideas to go with it? 🍔🍕