Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

Chopped pepperoni and basil give these grilled hamburgers pizza pizzazz.


Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 34 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • beaten egg
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  • 1/4 cup
    fine dry bread crumbs
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  • 1 8-ounce can
    pizza sauce
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    dried basil or oregano, crushed
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1 pound
    lean ground beef
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  • 2 ounces
    pepperoni, finely chopped
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  • hamburger buns, split and toasted
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  • 1/3 cup
    shredded mozzarella cheese
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Directions
1.
In a medium mixing bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce, basil or oregano, salt, and pepper. Add ground beef and pepperoni; mix well. Shape meat mixture into six 3/4-inch-thick patties.
2.
Grill burgers directly over medium coals for 14 to 18 minutes or until center reaches 160 degree F, turning once halfway through grilling.
3.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat the remaining pizza sauce. Place burgers on the bottom halves of the buns. Spoon some of the remaining pizza sauce over the burgers. Sprinkle burgers with mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining bun halves. Pass any remaining pizza sauce. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 373, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 812 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 23 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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