Pizza Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean / 20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16-24 slices pepperoni
Instructions:
- Prepare the Patties:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 4 patties and let them rest.
- Preheat and Toast:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Preheat the broiler as well.
- Arrange the hamburger buns, cut side up, on a baking sheet and toast them under the broiler until golden. Remove the top halves and set aside.
- Grill the Burgers:
- Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Warm the Pizza Sauce:
- While the burgers are grilling, warm the pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
- Spread half of the warmed pizza sauce over the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
- Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese and layer with pepperoni slices.
- Broil the buns for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish the Burgers:
- Place the grilled burger patties on top of the prepared bottom buns.
- Add the remaining pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni slices on top of the burgers.
- Broil again until the cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Place the top halves of the buns over the burgers and serve immediately.
Enjoy your delicious Pizza Burgers!
