Pepperoni Burger

Ingredients:

• 450 g of ground beef
• 450 g raw Italian sausages without casings
• 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
• 12 slices provolone
• 16 slices pepperoni
• Thinly sliced ​​red onion, for topping
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced ​​into thick rounds
• Sliced ​​black olives, for topping
• 8 tbsp. l. purchased marinara sauce + a little more
• 4 quality hamburger buns
• Butter
• Grated Parmesan

Preparation:

1. Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Mix and form into four large, thick patties.
2. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the patties on one side for a few minutes, then flip.
3. Top each patty with 2 slices of provolone cheese, then 4 slices of pepperoni. Add a couple of thin slices of red onion, a slice of green pepper, and a heaping pile of olives. Drizzle with a little marinara sauce, then place another slice of cheese on top of all the toppings.
4. Cover the pan and let the patties cook through until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is heated through.
5. Cut the buns in half and fry them in butter in a skillet until golden brown. Brush both halves with a generous amount of marinara sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. Place the patties on the bottom halves of the buns, top with the top halves. Serve immediately.