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SkinnyMS

Pizza Burgers

You can't go wrong with these healthy pizza-flavored burgers that the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Quick and Easy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 251kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey lean, optional ground beef
  • 1 sweet onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • kosher or sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 ounces canned tomato paste
  • 6 whole wheat buns

Instructions

  • Cook ground turkey, onion and garlic in a large skillet, breaking up meat as it cooks. If cooking in the slow cooker, this step is optional, though you may get a better flavor if you brown the meat first.
  • Drain ground turkey thoroughly.
  • For Slow Cooker Method: Add the turkey and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and mix well. Set on simmer and cover. Cook on low for 3- 4 hours or on high for 2- 3 hours. If you don't brown the turkey first, cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • For Stovetop Method: Add remaining ingredients to the turkey in the skillet. Mix well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Serve on toasted 100% whole wheat buns. Enjoy pizza burgers with our Sweet Potato Fries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1each | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 218mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3