Prep Your Toppings: First things first, get all your pizza toppings ready. Dice your peppers, slice your olives, have your pepperoni handy. This makes assembly a breeze.

Season the Beef: In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the patties tough.

Form the Patties: Divide the seasoned beef into 4 equal portions. Gently form each portion into a patty about ½-inch thick and slightly wider than your burger buns (they’ll shrink a bit when cooked). Press a shallow indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb – this helps prevent them from puffing up.

Cook the Patties: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the patties in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust cooking time to your preference. Remember, these will cook a little more in the oven.

Preheat for Melt: While the burgers are cooking, preheat your oven to 190∘C (375∘F).

Assemble the Pizza Burgers: Once cooked, transfer the burger patties to an oven-safe baking sheet.

Spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over the top of each burger patty.

Sprinkle about ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each patty.

Arrange your chosen pizza toppings over the cheese.

Melt & Bubble: Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbly, and the toppings are slightly warmed.

Toast Your Buns (Optional): While the burgers are in the oven, if you haven’t already, lightly toast your burger buns under the broiler or in a separate pan.

Serve & Devour: Once the pizza burgers are out of the oven, carefully transfer them to the toasted buns. Serve immediately and get ready for an amazing meal!