Pepperoni Pizza Burger (Print Format)
Juicy burger patties meet pepperoni, pizza sauce, and melted cheese on toasted buns.
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Components
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2 Tablespoons Butter
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1/2 teaspoon Garlic Seasoning with Herbs
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1 Pound 80% Lean Ground Beef
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1/4 Pound Spicy or Mild Italian Sausage
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Salt and Pepper
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4 Buns
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Pizza Sauce
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Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
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Parmesan Cheese
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Pepperoni
# Steps:
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Heat the grill to high heat.
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In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the garlic seasoning with herbs.
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Place the pepperoni between two paper towels, ensuring they are not overlapping. Microwave for 15 seconds and set aside.
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Shape the ground beef into 4 patties. Place a little Italian sausage in the center of each patty, gently fold together, and reshape into patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Turn the heat to medium-high and grill each patty for 2-3 minutes per side.
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Brush each bun with the butter mixture and place on the grill for about 1 minute or until grill marks appear.
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Place a patty on each bun, add a bit of pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni. Optionally, place the burgers under a broiler or in the grill on tin foil with the lid closed to melt the cheese.
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Sprinkle each burger with parmesan cheese and add the top bun.
# Tips:
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To reheat, remove meat from the bun and microwave until hot, then return to the bun.