Pizza Burger

Ingredients

 Burger Patties

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
• ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

 Assembly

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 green pepper sliced
• ½ onion sliced
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
• 6 slices low moisture mozzarella cheese
• 6 hamburger buns
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 24 slices pepperoni
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Direction

1. Combine all of the burger ingredients in a large bowl.
2. 1 pound ground beef,1 pound ground Italian sausage,1 large egg,1 teaspoon Italian seasoning,½ cup Italian breadcrumbs,½ teaspoon kosher salt
3. Form into 6 patties.
4. Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350-375°F).
5. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (on the stove or grill).2 tablespoons olive oil
6. Add in the green peppers and onions and sprinkle with salt. Sauté for a few minutes until softened and the edges are browned. Transfer to a plate.1 green pepper,½ onion,⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
7. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for a couple minutes until softened.8 ounces cremini mushrooms
8. Grill the burgers for 4 minutes.
9. Flip the burgers. Then, top each burger with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cook for another 4 minutes.6 slices low moisture mozzarella cheese
10. Place the burger on the bottom half of the bun. Then, add on a few spoonfuls of pizza sauce, 4 slices of pepperoni, and a pile of vegetables over the top.1 cup pizza sauce,24 slices pepperoni,6 hamburger buns
11. Top with basil leaves and more pizza sauce before placing on the top bun and serving.Fresh basil leaves