Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Burger
A juicy beef burger topped with marinara, melted mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni for the ultimate pizza-burger mashup.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
Toppings & Assembly
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup marinara sauce
- 16-20 slices pepperoni
- 4 burger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for toasting buns
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Divide meat into 4 portions and shape into burger patties.
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
- Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Top each patty with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Cover briefly to melt cheese.
- Toast buns with butter or oil until golden.
- Assemble burgers with cheesy pepperoni patties on toasted buns and serve hot.
Notes
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Customize with your favorite pizza toppings.