Description
A delicious fusion of classic pizza flavors with a juicy burger, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. lean ground beef or sirloin (90-93% lean)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup Primal Kitchen Unsweetened Pizza Sauce
- 4 mozzarella cheese slices (about 4 ounces)
- 4 buns or large dinner rolls, toasted
- Fresh basil leaves for serving
- Optional toppings: Green leaf lettuce, thinly sliced red onions, fresh tomato slices
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat (450-475F) for indirect cooking or medium-high heat (400F) for direct grilling.
- Combine the ground beef with Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, fennel seeds, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, mixing thoroughly to infuse the flavors.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions, then flatten each into a burger patty, making a slight indentation in the center to help with even cooking.
- Place the patties on the grill and cook for approximately 4 minutes on one side. Flip them over and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes to achieve your desired doneness.
- Add mozzarella cheese slices to the patties during the last minute of cooking, allowing them to melt beautifully.
- Warm the pizza sauce on the grill or stove until heated through.
- Assemble your burgers by placing a patty on each toasted bun, topping it with a generous spoonful of pizza sauce and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings and consider pairing with crispy fries or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg