Description

These Crockpot Pizza Burgers are a delicious, family-friendly recipe combining classic burger flavors with the savory taste of pizza. Ground beef, onions, and bell peppers are cooked and slow-simmered with pizza sauce and Italian seasoning, then melted mozzarella cheese is stirred in for a gooey, cheesy finish. Serve on hamburger buns for an easy and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Protein & Vegetables

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced

Sauce & Seasoning

1 jar (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Cheese & Bread

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
6 hamburger buns or sandwich rolls

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Instructions

Brown the beef and vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef together with the finely chopped onion and diced green bell pepper. Stir occasionally until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender, ensuring the beef is fully cooked through. Drain off any excess fat to keep the mixture lean.
Transfer to crockpot and add seasonings: Transfer the browned beef and vegetables into your crockpot. Stir in the jar of pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and if you like a little heat, the crushed red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly so all ingredients are well combined.
Slow cook the mixture: Cover the crockpot and cook the mixture on low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Make sure to stir the mixture occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even flavor blending.
Melt the cheese: About 15 minutes before serving time, stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese directly into the crockpot. Allow the cheese to melt completely and combine with the beef and sauce, creating a rich and creamy filling.
Serve warm: Spoon the hot pizza burger mixture onto hamburger buns or sandwich rolls. Serve immediately to enjoy the comforting melty texture, optionally toasting the buns beforehand for added crunch.

Notes

For a meat-lover’s variation, add sliced pepperoni or cooked sausage to the beef mixture before slow cooking.
Toast the hamburger buns or rolls before serving for extra texture and flavor contrast.
This savory filling doubles as a delicious pasta sauce or can be used to stuff halved bell peppers for an alternative serving method.