2bleu's Pepperoni Pizza Burgers
- 3 -4 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 12 lb ground beef
- 12 lb ground mild Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 12 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 12 cup pizza sauce, warmed (recommended 2bleu's 2 Minute 2 Easy Pizza Sauce)
- 4 kaiser rolls, toasted (or similar type burger buns)
- To a food processor, add the sliced pepperoni.
- Mix until most of the pepperoni is ground up, pulsing as you go.
- Add the ground beef and sausage.
- Form meat into 4 patties.
- To a large skillet over medium/med-high heat, melt the butter and olive oil until butter is melted.
- If using mushrooms, saute them until done, 1-2 minutes.
- Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the patties to the pan and cook 4-5 minutes per side until cooked thru.
- Pat the burgers down with the spatula as needed to retain a wide burger (enough to cover the bun).
- When burgers are just about done, place mushrooms on burgers (if using), then 1 slice each of the cheeses on top of each burger.
- Reduce heat to low (or turn burner off if electric oven), cover tightly and let steam until cheese is melted (1-2 minutes).
- Place burgers on top of bottom bun then spread warmed pizza sauce over top of melted cheese.
- Close up buns and enjoy.
ground beef, ground mild italian sausage, butter, olive oil, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, pizza sauce, kaiser rolls
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/2bleus-pepperoni-pizza-burgers-460167 (may not work)