Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 8 slices pepperoni
- 4 burger buns
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Optional: red onion, bell peppers, oregano
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper, form into four patties.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until well done.
- During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of mozzarella and cover to melt.
- Warm marinara sauce separately.
- Toast burger buns lightly on the grill.
- Assemble each burger by spreading marinara on the bottom bun, placing the beef patty with melted cheese, topping with pepperoni slices, and garnishing with basil. Cover with the top bun and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings like peppers or olives for extra flavor.
- For an extra crispy edge, toast buns until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
- Diet: Contains gluten and dairy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg