Pepperoni Smash Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Two Certified Angus Beef® patties, provolone cheese, crispy julienne pepperoni, Chef Paul’s rosemary tomato jam and garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Form the Patties
In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of Certified Angus Beef® ground beef, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape into patties, making them slightly larger than the burger buns.
2
Cook the Patties
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the beef patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of provolone cheese on each patty to melt.

3
Sauté the Garlic
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and sauté in the melted butter for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Fry the Pepperoni
Add 1 cup of julienne pepperoni to the saucepan with the garlic butter. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pepperoni is crispy.
5
Prepare the Tomato Jam
While the pepperoni is frying, set aside 4 tablespoons of Chef Paul’s rosemary tomato jam.

6
Build the Burger
Toast the burger buns if desired. Place one beef patty on the bottom half of each bun. Spoon the crispy garlic butter pepperoni mixture over the cheese. Add 2 tablespoons of the rosemary tomato jam on top. Place the top half of the bun over the jam.
7
Serve
Serve the Pepperoni Smash burgers immediately with your choice of sides.