Ingredients:
For the Beef Patties:
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
For Assembling:
Four hamburger buns, or for smaller ones, English muffins
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16-24 slices of pepperoni
Garlic butter (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Patties:
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into patties and let it to rest while preheating a grill or frying pan.
Cook the Patties:
Lightly oil a pan or grill and place it over medium-high heat. The patties should be cooked through and browned after 4–6 minutes on each side.
Toast the Buns:
Toast the English muffins or hamburger buns while the patties are cooking.
. For added flavor, you can brush them with garlic butter.
Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
On the bottom half of each toasted bread, spread pizza sauce.
Add the cooked beef patties, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
Melt the Cheese:
For one to two minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling, broil the constructed burgers in the oven.
Serve:
Top with the remaining bun halves and serve immediately. You can also add extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Enjoy these delicious and unique pizza burgers!