Ultimate Pizza Burgers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patty
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1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
→ Pizza Toppings
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
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16 slices pepperoni
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1/2 cup pizza sauce
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Fresh basil leaves
→ Assembly
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4 burger buns, for toasting
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Optional toppings: sliced mushrooms, black olives, jalapeños
# Instructions:
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Fire up your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat. We want it nice and hot for those perfect grill marks!
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Mix your ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Shape into four equal-sized patties, creating a small dimple in the middle of each to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.
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Place those beautiful patties on the hot grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until they reach your preferred doneness (160°F for medium). About a minute before they're done, top each with a slice of mozzarella and close the lid to get that perfect melty cheese.
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Once the cheese is melted, remove the patties and top each with pepperoni slices and a generous spoonful of pizza sauce. While you're doing this, toast those buns on the grill until they're golden brown.
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Build your pizza burgers by placing each cheesy, saucy patty on a toasted bottom bun, adding fresh basil leaves and any additional toppings you love. Crown with the top bun and serve while hot!
# Notes:
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Try swapping ground beef for turkey or plant-based alternatives for different variations
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Add a few drops of liquid smoke to the beef mixture for an extra smoky flavor
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Set up a toppings bar so everyone can customize their own pizza burger