1-Preheat and Prep: First, position a rack about six inches below the broiler and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Dice the onion and split the English muffins in half, placing them cut-side up on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven until lightly browned, which takes about 5 minutes, then switch the oven to broil for the next steps.

2-Cook the Beef Mixture: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Then, mix in 1 pound of lean ground beef along with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.

Cook the mixture, breaking up the meat, until it’s browned and fully cooked through, roughly 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of pizza or marinara sauce and let it thicken for about 3 minutes. This step brings all the flavors together, creating a savory base that’s full of pizza vibes.

3-Assemble and Broil: Spoon the beef mixture over the toasted English muffins on the baking sheet. Top each one with 1 cup of shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts perfectly, giving you that gooey finish. For variations, adapt cooking times if using plant-based alternatives to ensure even results.