Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

Grilled pepperoni pizza burger on a toasted bun with a beef patty, melted cheese, grilled tomato slices, and turkey pepperoni, with a second burger blurred in the background.

Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

Nesting Lane

30 Minute Grilled Pepperoni Pizza Burgers with lean beef, parmesan, basil, tomato, turkey pepperoni, and toasted buns.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound 96% lean ground beef
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
2 medium plum tomatoes cut into ¼ inch-thick slices
1½ ounces low-fat parmesan cheese thinly sliced
4 fresh basil leaves
24 slices turkey pepperoni
4 reduced-calorie hamburger buns toasted

Instructions

Coat a large griddle, outdoor grill rack or stovetop grill pan with cooking spray; preheat to medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, combine beef, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes; divide mixture into 4 balls, then gently press each into a 4-inch patty.
Add tomatoes to pan and grill, flipping once, until grill marks are evident, about 4 minutes. Remove from grill pan and set aside.
Grill burgers, flipping once, about 5 minutes per side for medium (or to desired degree of doneness). About 2 minutes before the second side is fully cooked, evenly top each burger with Parmesan and cook until cheese melts.
Serve each burger on a toasted bun, evenly topped with tomatoes, 1 basil leaf, and 6 slices pepperoni.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Do not overmix the beef - Mix the seasonings into the beef only until blended. Overmixing can make the burgers dense.

Press the patties evenly - Shape the patties so they are the same thickness. This helps them cook at the same rate.

Use a meat thermometer - Ground beef should reach 160°F for food safety.

Toast the buns - Toasted buns hold up better under the burger, tomatoes, cheese, and pepperoni.

Storing and Reheating

Store in Refrigerator - Store cooked burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store buns, basil, tomatoes, and pepperoni separately when possible.

Reheat in Skillet - Place the burger patty in a skillet over low heat. Warm until heated through.

Reheat in Microwave - Place one burger patty on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in short intervals until warm.

Freezer Storage - Freeze cooked burger patties without toppings for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1408mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 4mg

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