mini pizza burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 2 tbsp butter
• 8 oz mushrooms, thickly sliced
• ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp marjoram
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 English muffins
• 2 oz diced pepperoni
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook Meat and Veggies: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and sausage. Halfway through, add butter, mushrooms, and onions. Cook until meat and mushrooms are golden and onions are soft.
2. Add Seasonings: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic and marjoram, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 7-10 minutes to thicken.
3. Toast Muffins: Split and toast English muffins on a foil-lined baking sheet under the broiler.
4. Assemble: Divide meat mixture evenly over toasted muffins. Top with diced pepperoni and sprinkle with mozzarella.
5. Broil: Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts. Watch closely to avoid burning.
6. Serve: Enjoy immediately.

Tips:

• Marinara: Simmer to thicken as it’s thinner than pizza sauce.
• Pepperoni: Adjust quantity to taste; cut into halves or quarters.
• Toasting: Pre-toast muffins to prevent sogginess.
• Foil: Use aluminum foil under the broiler to avoid fire risk with parchment.
• Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave at reduced power. Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container; thaw in refrigerator before reheating.

Enjoy your Sloppy Joe Pizzas!