Description
Classic Pizza Burger with Pepperoni – A perfect fusion of two beloved comfort foods that brings together juicy beef patties with all your favorite pizza flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 3 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 brioche buns
- 2 cups lettuce
- 1/4 cup garlic aioli
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Warm marinara sauce with Italian seasoning in a small pan
- Mix ground beef with Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Form into 4 patties and place on parchment squares
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat
- Smash patties in pan, cook 2-3 minutes until crusted
- Flip, reduce heat, top with sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni
- Add water splash, cover to steam cheese for 1-2 minutes
- Toast buns, spread aioli, assemble with lettuce and basil
Notes
For best results, use ground beef with good fat content and make sure your pan is very hot before adding patties. The parchment paper makes smashing much easier!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes