Pizza Burgers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Burger Patty Mix
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground Italian sausage
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
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½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
→ Toppings & Assembly
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
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½ medium onion, sliced
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⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
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6 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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6 hamburger buns
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1 cup pizza sauce
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24 slices pepperoni
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Fresh basil leaves for garnish
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs, and salt. Mix everything together gently until just combined, then shape the mixture into 6 even patties.
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Get your grill heated up to medium heat, around 350-375°F. If you're using an indoor grill pan, heat that up too.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in the sliced peppers and onions with a pinch of salt, and sauté them until they're nice and soft with golden edges. Move them to a plate, then add the mushrooms to the same pan and cook until they're tender.
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Place your burger patties on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes on the first side.
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Flip those burgers over, then immediately top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Grill for another 4 minutes until the cheese melts and the burgers are cooked through.
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Place each burger on the bottom half of a bun. Spoon some pizza sauce over the burger, add 4 pepperoni slices, then pile on your sautéed vegetables.
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Top with fresh basil leaves and an extra drizzle of pizza sauce if you'd like, then cap it off with the top bun and serve while everything's hot and melty.
# Notes:
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You can customize these pizza burgers with any toppings you love - try veggie lovers, meat lovers, or even Hawaiian style combinations.
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For extra flavor, consider adding pesto or balsamic glaze to take these burgers to the next level.
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Internal temperature should reach 160-165°F for well-done burgers, though you can cook to your preferred doneness.
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Leftover pizza burgers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.