Pizza Burger Open-Face (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound lean ground beef
→ Bakery
02 -
4 English muffins, cut in half
→ Oil
03 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Produce
04 -
1 small yellow onion, chopped
→ Sauces and Cheese
05 -
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
06 -
1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
→ Spices and Seasonings
07 -
1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 -
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 -
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Lay the halved muffins on a rimmed tray with the cut side up. Toast them for about 5 minutes until they get a bit golden. Then take them out and switch your oven to broil.
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Place the rack about 15 cm from the broiler and heat the oven to 175°C. Chop up the small yellow onion.
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Warm the olive oil on medium-high in a big pan until it shimmers. Toss in the chopped onion and cook while stirring sometimes for about 5 minutes until soft. Add the ground beef then sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and break up the meat with a wooden spoon until browned, a little crisp, and fully cooked, which takes roughly 5 to 7 minutes.
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Pour the pizza or marinara sauce into the pan. Let it cook for about 3 minutes so it thickens up a bit.
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Spoon the beef mix evenly onto the toasted muffins. Scatter shredded mozzarella on top. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is gooey and bubbly.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
Keeping the rack 15 cm away from the broiler helps the cheese melt evenly and get nice and brown without burning.