Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 chuck)
  • 0.75 cup pizza sauce, divided
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 4 brioche burger buns
  • 8 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
  • 16 slices pepperoni
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 tsp garlic salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine the 1.5 lbs ground beef, 0.25 cup pizza sauce, 0.25 cup Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Divide into 4 equal portions and press a small indentation in the center with your thumb.
  3. Mix 2 tbsp softened butter with 0.5 tsp garlic salt and spread on the cut sides of the 4 brioche buns.
  4. Heat your skillet over medium high and toast the buns until deeply golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  5. In the same hot skillet, add the patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side until a dark brown crust forms.
  6. Flip the burgers and immediately top each with 1 tbsp of the remaining pizza sauce.
  7. Layer 2 slices of mozzarella or provolone over each saucy patty.
  8. Place 4 slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese for each burger.
  9. Place the skillet (if oven safe) or move patties to a baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and pepperoni edges curl.
  10. Place the patties on the toasted bottom buns, top with the lids, and serve immediately.