Pizza Burger Pepperoni Mozzarella
A juicy grilled burger layered with melty mozzarella, pizza sauce, and crisp pepperoni—this Pizza Burger brings all the flavors of a slice right into your bun.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80% lean / 20% fat
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns split and toasted
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 to 24 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Combine beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix lightly and form 4 patties. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
- Broil buns, cut side up, for 1–2 minutes until golden. Set top halves aside.
- Grill patties over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Heat pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low, stirring occasionally.
- Spread half the sauce on bottom buns. Add half the cheese and pepperoni.
- Broil the bottoms for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Add patties, top with remaining sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Broil again for 1–2 minutes until melty. Add top buns and serve warm.