cheeseburger-pizza

Beef Dishes

Cheeseburger Pizza

My husband's favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers, so I combined the two in a pie with mayo and dill pickle juice. People who try this cheeseburger pizza always laugh in surprise because it's so good

Ingredients

  • Ground beef: Any ground beef will work for this recipe. However, if you’re concerned about greasy pizza, opt for leaner beef. There will be less fat to drain off, and less chance for a soggy pizza.
  • Prebaked pizza crust: This is a wonderful shortcut for a quick pizza night. Not sure which to buy? Our Test Kitchen picked the best premade pizza crust.
  • Ketchup and mustard: It’s the classic match made in cheeseburger heaven. Sweet ketchup and tangy mustard make a perfect base sauce for any hamburger pizza.
  • Cheddar cheese: Sharp, rich cheddar cheese is flavorful, melts beautifully and makes the perfect gooey addition to this pizza. While grating your own is always better, these are our the Test Kitchen’s picks for best cheddar cheese brands when you want to go the pre-shredded route.

Directions

Directions

Step 1: Cook the beef

Preheat the oven to 425°F. On the stovetop, cook the beef in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s no longer pink, three to four minutes. Break the cooked beef into crumbles, and drain the fat off it.

Editor’s Tip: Be sure to drain the beef well. Removing the excess fat and moisture will prevent an overly greasy or soggy pizza.

Step 2: Bake the pizza with sauce and beef

Place the pizza crust on an ungreased baking sheet or pizza pan. Mix the ketchup and mustard together, then spread over the crust. Top evenly with the crumbled beef. Bake the pizza for five minutes, then take it out of the oven.

Step 3: Add the cheese, and bake

Sprinkle the pizza with cheese, and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes longer. It’s done when the cheese is bubbly and the crust golden brown.

Editor’s Tip: If your oven tends to run hot, check the pizza at the lower end of the bake time. You want the cheese to have a glossy, bubbly appearance—not dry and burnt. A trusty oven thermometer is a great tool for knowing your oven temperature, regardless of the number on the dial or panel.

Step 4: Add the fresh toppings

Top the pizza with the lettuce, pickle and onion. Then whisk the mayonnaise and pickle juice together, and drizzle over the pizza.