Pizza Smash Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Two quarter pound patties with mozzarella cheese, 3 large hand cut pepperoni slices, and topped with pizza sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Mix and Form
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a quarter pound patty.
2
Cook the Patties
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness and have a nice sear.

3
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
During the last minute of cooking, place 2 oz of mozzarella cheese on each patty and cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese. Once melted, top each patty with 1.5 slices of pepperoni.
4
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
5
Final Assembly
On the bottom half of each bun, place a cheesy patty, top it with the pizza sauce, and then cover with the top half of the bun.