Italian Skillet Burgers

Name: Italian Skillet Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 680 g Lean ground beef; 3 g Oregano; 50 g Parmesan cheese; 100 g Onion; 12 g Garlic cloves; 6 g Salt; 2 g Pepper; 50 g Egg; 240 g Tomato sauce; 60 g Breadcrumbs; 5 g Italian seasoning; 400 g Spaghetti

Italian Skillet Burgers · ready in 45 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 12 ingredients

Juicy beef patties seasoned with herbs and cheese are simmered in a rich tomato sauce until tender, creating a comforting Italian inspired dish perfect over a bed of warm pasta.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

Italian American Main dishes High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gLean ground beef
3 gOregano
50 gParmesan cheese
100 gOnion
12 gGarlic cloves
6 gSalt
2 gPepper
50 gEgg
240 gTomato sauce
60 gBreadcrumbs
5 gItalian seasoning
400 gSpaghetti (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, grater, hands, lid, mixing bowl, serving spoon, skillet, spatula, spoon, tongs

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather all ingredients, finely chop the onion and garlic cloves, grate the Parmesan cheese, and set out a large mixing bowl and skillet. · 5 min
What to look for: evenly combined mixture
Mix burger base
Combine lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, oregano, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and the egg until just mixed. · 5 min
What to look for: uniform thick patties
Form patties
Divide the beef mixture evenly and shape it into four uniform patties. · 5 min
What to look for: deep brown crust
Brown patties
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the patties on both sides until a deep crust forms. · 6 min
When it is done: Beef should reach 71°C or 160°F internally.
Prepare sauce
Stir the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning together in a small bowl until evenly combined. · 2 min
What to look for: patties partially submerged
Simmer in sauce
Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the browned patties, reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook gently. · 20 min
When it is done: Patties remain at or above 71°C or 160°F internally.
Serve with pasta
Place the hot cooked spaghetti on plates and spoon the patties and sauce over the top. · 3 min
What to look for: sauce coated patties over pasta
Garnish and finish
Garnish the finished dish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: fresh cheese sprinkled

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	34 g
Carbohydrates	32 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	28 g
of which saturated	11 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	820 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, eggs, milk

May contain: soybeans

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Lean ground beef

ground turkey: Add a little olive oil to keep patties juicy
plant based ground: Choose a variety suitable for pan cooking

Oregano

italian seasoning: Contains mixed herbs including oregano

Parmesan cheese

pecorino romano: Saltier, sharper cheese
nutritional yeast: Adds umami without dairy

Onion

shallot: Sweeter flavor
onion powder: Use sparingly

Garlic cloves

garlic powder: Reduce amount to avoid bitterness

Salt

kosher salt: Adjust to taste