Pizza Burger

Ingredients:

For the Burger Patties:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup marinara sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pizza Sauce:
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembly:
4 hamburger buns
4 slices mozzarella cheese
16 slices pepperoni
1/4 cup sliced black olives
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
Place the burger patties on the preheated grill or grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
While the burgers are cooking, prepare the pizz