Supreme Pizza Burgers

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“One night I couldn't decide what I wanted more, pizza or hamburgers, so I combined the two. Now my 3 year-old daughter Amelia cheers every time we have pizza burgers!” —Anna Rhyne, Anderson, South Carolina

Ingredients

• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
• Ingredients
• 1/3 cup each chopped fresh mushrooms, onion and green pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
• 10 slices turkey pepperoni
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
• Sliced ripe olives, fresh mushrooms and/or green pepper rings

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a food processor, combine the vegetables, olives, pepperoni, tomato paste and seasonings; cover and pulse just until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in bread crumbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
Serve on buns with cheese and pizza sauce. Add toppings if desired. Yield: 4 servings.



Nutrition Facts: 1 burger (calculated without optional toppings) equals 470 calories, 21 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 1,019 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 36 g protein.