Pizza Burger

Pizza Burger

Ingredients:

For the Burger Patties:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For the Toppings:

• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
• 2 hamburger buns
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Olive oil (for grilling)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Burger Patties:
   • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
   • Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
2. Grill the Burger Patties:
   • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
   • Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
   • During the last minute of grilling, place 2 slices of mozzarella cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
3. Toast the Buns:
   • While the patties are grilling, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
4. Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
   • Place the grilled burger patties on the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
   • Spoon a generous amount of pizza sauce over the patties.
   • Top each patty with sliced pepperoni.
   • Place the top halves of the buns on the burgers.
5. Broil the Pizza Burgers:
   • Preheat your oven’s broiler.
   • Place the assembled burgers on a baking sheet.
   • Spoon a little more pizza sauce on top of each bun, and then add more mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
   • Broil the burgers for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve:
   • Remove the burgers from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.
   • Serve hot and enjoy the delicious combination of a burger and pizza!

This Pizza Burger is perfect for those who love both burgers and pizza, combining the best of both worlds into one amazing meal. Enjoy!