Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Form ground beef into 4 equal patties; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices to melt.
- Warm the buns lightly, then assemble burgers with marinara sauce, burger patties, basil leaves, and toppings.
- Serve hot with a side of crispy fries or salad.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites like olives or onions.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Grilling, stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
- Diet: Contains meat, vegetarian option possible
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg