Italian Pizza Burgers

What you need:

• 1 lb. ground beef (per 4 burgers)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp. fennel
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. dry red wine
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 oz. pepperoni, diced
• Sliced mozzarella cheese
• Green bell pepper, sliced
• Sweet yellow onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce

Directions:

1. Mix together beef through pepperoni in a large bowl. Shape into 4 patties.
2. Cook on a grill or in a skillet, flipping once and topping with cheese in last few minutes of cooking.
3. Meanwhile, toss pepper and onion with olive oil. Cook in grill basket or in a skillet for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Serve burgers topped with peppers and onions and pizza sauce on the top bun.

Recipe from Curious Cuisiniere

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