Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 hamburger buns
– 1 cup marinara sauce
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup sliced pepperoni
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Grill or skillet
– Spatula
– Baking sheet (if broiling cheese)
– Spoon for spreading sauce
– Meat thermometer (optional, but helpful!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by preheating my grill to medium-high heat. While that’s heating up, I take a mixing bowl and combine the ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. I mix everything gently—not overworking the meat, which can make the patties tough. Once that’s all mixed, I form the mixture into four equal-sized burger patties. They’re ready for the grill! (See the next page below to continue steps…)