Grilled Pizza Burger
Published: Friday, June 13, 2025
1 to 1¼ lbs. lean ground turkey
¼ c. finely chopped onion
¼ c. finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
½ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 slices uncured sliced pepperoni (such as Hormel) (optional)
4 thin slices Mozzarella cheese, 3 to 4 oz. total (optional)
4 sprouted whole-grain buns or whole-grain buns, split and toasted
½ c. lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 to ½ c. jarred pizza sauce, warmed
In a medium bowl, combine turkey, onion, red pepper, oregano, fennel seeds, garlic powder, salt and red pepper flakes. Shape into 4" thick patties. Brush tops and bottoms with olive oil.
For a charcoal grill, grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 14-18 minutes or until no longer pink (165°), turning once halfway through grilling. If desired, top each patty with a pepperoni slice and then a cheese slice for the last 1-2 minutes of grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)
To assemble, place grilled patties on bun bottoms. Top with basil, pizza sauce, and bun tops. —4 servings.
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