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Beef and Italian sausage patty with mozzarella, marinara, and pepperoni combining pizza and burger flavors perfectly.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)

02 - 1 lb ground Italian sausage

03 - 2 tsp pizza seasoning blend (oregano, basil, garlic)

04 - 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

05 - 0.5 cup marinara sauce

06 - 12-16 slices pepperoni

07 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

08 - 4 hamburger buns

09 - 2 tbsp butter for toasting buns

01 - Heat grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high until hot for searing patties.

02 - In a bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, and pizza seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.

03 - Divide mixture into 4 equal parts. Form patties slightly larger than buns. Press a thumbprint in the center of each.

04 - Place patties on grill. Cook for 4 minutes without pressing down to maintain juiciness.

05 - Warm marinara sauce over medium-low heat. Lightly crisp pepperoni on foil or pan over grill.

06 - Flip patties and cook 2-4 minutes to preferred doneness (140°F for medium). Top with mozzarella in final minute.

07 - Butter buns and toast cut-side down on grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.

08 - Place patty on bun base, top with marinara, pepperoni, and Parmesan. Add top bun and serve hot.

01 - The Italian sausage brings bold flavor, but can be replaced with all beef if preferred.

02 - Pressing a thumbprint into each patty prevents it from puffing during grilling.

03 - Customize toppings with mushrooms, peppers, or olives for a personal twist.

04 - Avoid overmixing the meat to retain tenderness in the burgers.

05 - Ensure grill or pan is thoroughly heated to achieve a good sear while keeping the inside juicy.