Pizza Burger Fusion (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Patty
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 pound 80% lean ground beef
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or adjust as you like
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1 teaspoon onion powder
→ Pizza-Style Add-Ons
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4 slices of mozzarella cheese
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Basil leaves, fresh and vibrant
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16 pepperoni slices
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1/2 cup pizza sauce
→ Burger Assembly
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4 burger buns, perfect for toasting
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Optional: sliced mushrooms, jalapeños, black olives
# Instructions:
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Get your grill or stovetop pan going on medium heat. You’ll want a hot surface to get those satisfying grill marks!
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Combine the ground beef with red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano in a bowl. Form into four patties and gently press a small well into the middle of each, so they don’t puff up while cooking.
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Throw the patties onto the grill for about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on how you like them cooked (160°F means medium). Just before they’re done, pop a slice of mozzarella over each one and close the lid so the cheese turns irresistibly gooey.
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Once the cheese is melted, pull the patties off the grill and stack them with pepperoni slices and a hearty spoon of pizza sauce. Toast your buns until they’ve got a light crunch while working on the patties.
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Place each cheesy, saucy patty on a bun bottom, and top with fresh basil and whatever optional extras you dig. Pop the top bun on and devour while it’s still warm!
# Notes:
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Try using ground turkey or plant-based substitutes for a unique twist.
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Add a bit of liquid smoke to the meat blend for a smoky kick.
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Set out different toppings so guests can create their own pizza-style burgers.