Supreme Pizza Burgers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh onion
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh 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 pepper
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 4 tablespoons pizza sauce
• sliced ripe olives (optional) or fresh mushrooms (optional) or green pepper ring (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, combine the vegetables, olives, pepperoni, tomato paste and seasonings; cover and pulse just until blended.
• 2 transfer to a large bowl; stir in breadcrumbs.
• 3 crumble beef over mixture and mix well. shape into four patties.
• 4 coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting grill. grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees and juices run clear.
• 5 serve on buns with cheese and pizza sauce. add toppings if desired.