Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 pizza buns or sandwich rolls
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Form ground beef into 4 patties, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Open buns and toast lightly.
- Assemble each burger with a patty, spoon marinara sauce, top with cheese, pepperoni, and basil leaves.
- Place assembled burgers on the grill for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese and crisp toppings.
- Serve hot with additional marinara if desired.
Notes
- Optional: Add red onion slices or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian Fusion
- Diet: Contains gluten, dairy, and meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg