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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Burger

A juicy beef burger layered with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni for a pizza-inspired twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 1.5 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
  • 12 slices pepperoni
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.75 cup marinara sauce
  • 4 burger buns toasted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Form ground beef into four patties and season evenly.
  2. Cook patties in a skillet with olive oil until desired doneness.
  3. Lightly crisp pepperoni slices in the same pan.
  4. Top patties with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
  5. Cover and cook until cheese melts completely.
  6. Toast buns and assemble burgers. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, use thick marinara and whole-milk mozzarella.