Delicious Crockpot Pizza Burgers (Print version)
Saucy slow cooker pizza burgers made with ground beef, pepperoni, mozzarella, and toasted buns.
# Ingredients:
For the pizza beef
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2 lb (900 g) ground beef
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1 small yellow onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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30 oz (850 g) pizza sauce
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1 cup (85 g) pepperoni slices, halved or quartered
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For serving
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
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8 hamburger buns or soft rolls, split and toasted
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8 slices mozzarella or provolone, optional
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil, optional
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
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Transfer the beef mixture to a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Stir in the garlic, pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, until the sauce is hot and the flavors are blended. Stir once if possible.
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Stir in the shredded mozzarella. Cover and cook on low for 10-15 minutes, just until the cheese melts into the filling.
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Toast the split buns in a skillet, toaster oven, or under the broiler until lightly golden. This helps them hold the saucy filling.
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Spoon the hot pizza beef onto the toasted buns. Add sliced mozzarella or provolone if using, sprinkle with parsley or basil, and serve right away.
# Good to know:
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Keep on warm for serving, stirring occasionally.
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For a thicker filling, uncover for 10-15 minutes before adding cheese.
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Toast buns just before serving for the best texture.