Pizza Burger Pepperoni Mozzarella

🍔🍕 Pizza Burger Pepperoni Mozzarella 🍕🍔
A burger meets pizza: juicy beef, zesty sauce, melty mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup pizza sauce (plus extra for serving)
4 slices mozzarella cheese
16 slices pepperoni
4 brioche burger buns
1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions:
1. Make the Patties:
In a bowl, mix ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Form into 4 equal burger patties.
2. Cook the Patties:
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. Add Sauce & Cheese:
In the last minute of cooking, spoon some pizza sauce over each patty and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Cover briefly to melt.
4. Toast the Buns:
While patties rest, lightly butter the buns and toast them on a pan or grill until golden.
5. Assemble:
Place each burger on a bun, top with 4 slices of pepperoni, extra pizza sauce if desired, and the top bun.
✅ Optional Add-Ons:
Crushed red pepper flakes for heat
Fresh basil leaves for a herby touch
Extra cheese if you’re feeling indulgent!
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4 burgers
🍽️ Perfect for Friday night cravings or game day bites!