Pizza Burger with Pepperoni Cheese (Print Format)
Hearty burgers layered with pizza sauce, pepperoni, sautéed peppers and melty provolone on brioche buns.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ½ lbs ground chuck (80/20)
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 red onion, chopped
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1 pack brioche buns
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12 slices provolone cheese
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12 slices big deli pepperoni
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder for seasoning
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1 can store-bought pizza sauce
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2 tbsp garlic paste
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½ cup mayo
# Steps:
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Form the burger patties and refrigerate them for 35-40 minutes.
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Combine mayo and garlic paste into a sauce and set aside.
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Chop green peppers and red onions. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat, cook vegetables with butter and salt for 8-10 minutes until tender. Remove and keep warm.
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Season burger patties with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill over direct heat for 6 minutes per side.
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Heat a cast iron skillet, cook deli pepperoni slices for 60-90 seconds per side.
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After flipping patties, grill for an additional 2 minutes. Top with pizza sauce, provolone cheese, and cooked pepperoni slices. Shut grill lid and cook for 4 more minutes. Remove and place on a wire rack.
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Toast brioche buns. Spread garlic mayo on buns, layer green peppers, red onions, and topped burgers. Serve and enjoy.
# Tips:
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Allow the burger patties to rest before grilling to maintain shape and flavor.
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Use a cast iron skillet for even heat distribution while cooking.