Fourth of July Burger

This is a great recipe that combines two of America’s favorite foods – Burgers and Pizza!! 

Burger Patties:

1lb ground beef

1 half onion finely chopped
1 tsp of garlic powder

4 pinches paprika powder
a little pepper, fresh ground is better
a little salt
½ cup fresh bread crumbs
1 egg lightly beaten
1 teaspoon of powdered beef broth

Mix ingredients together well and then form into 4 burger patties. 

½ cup spaghetti sauce

4 slices of mozzarella cheese

25-30 pieces of thin sliced pepperoni

4 Toasted Rolls

Instructions:
Grill the patties until cooked about ¾ of the way.  Immediately spoon the sauce onto the patties, cover liberally with cheese, top off with the pepperoni slices and put the lid on the barbecue. The burgers are ready when the cheese has melted.

Split the rolls and toast on the grill just before the patties are done. Spread a little butter on the toasted surfaces, add the patty and enjoy a great tasting Pepperoni Pizza Burger.

Don’t like pepperoni?  Think of all your favorite pizza toppings – a pineapple ring and a ham slice, mushrooms and onions, extra cheese, ricotta and spinach, the combinations are endless.

Bon Appetit!