pizza burgers combine my two favorite foods, pizza and burgers. cooking the pepperoni first makes it crispy like bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 c. chopped parsley
- salt & pepper
- 2 c. jarred marinara
- 4 slices mozzarella
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 4 italian rolls or hamburger buns
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. italian seasoning
- 1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
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preheat oven to 350°.
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in a medium bowl, combine ground beef, garlic and parsley and mix with spatula until just combined.
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using your hands, form 4 equally-sized patties; season both sides with salt and pepper.
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heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook the pepperoni until crisp, turning to crisp both sides
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Drain on a paper towel
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add the burgers and cook, 4 to 5 minutes for medium.
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flip patties, then immediately pour marinara around them in the pan.
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simmer for another minute, then top each with cheese.
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cover pan and cook until the cheese melts and the burger is cooked to your liking, about 3 minutes more.
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meanwhile, make garlic buns.
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brush melted butter on the inside of each half of the roll and sprinkle with garlic powder, italian seasoning and parmesan.
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bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
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spread a dollop of marinara on each bottom bun followed by cooked burgers, some crispy pepperoni and the top bun halves.
i used these items to make this dish:
CAST IRON SKILLET
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