Hot Honey Pizza Burgers (Print View)

Juicy beef patties with mozzarella, pepperoni, and a spicy honey drizzle for a bold meal.

# Components:

→ Burger Patties

01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
03 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
04 - 0.5 tsp salt
05 - 0.25 tsp black pepper

→ Pizza Toppings

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 0.25 cup pizza sauce
08 - 32 slices pepperoni (or vegetarian pepperoni)
09 - 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Hot Honey

11 - 0.25 cup honey
12 - 1 to 2 tsp hot sauce, adjusted to taste

→ Assembly

13 - 4 Italian-style burger buns
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)

# Method:

01 - Heat grill or skillet to medium-high.
02 - Mix ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then shape into 4 patties.
03 - Grill or pan-sear patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until reaching desired doneness.
04 - Warm honey over low heat in a small saucepan, stir in hot sauce, then set aside.
05 - Brush buns with olive oil and toast in oven or on grill.
06 - During final 2 minutes of cooking patties, layer pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, and green bell pepper on top; cover to melt cheese.
07 - Place patties on toasted buns, drizzle with hot honey, garnish with basil if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet heat of hot honey luxuriously coats the melty, cheesy toppings in a way that makes every bite linger.
  • It’s a playful twist that instantly transforms weeknight dinners into a mini celebration.
02 -
  • If you add the cheese too soon, it’ll burn before the patties are cooked—timing here is everything.
  • Letting the honey really infuse with the hot sauce over low heat means the drizzle clings better and packs more punch.
03 -
  • Lightly oil your grill before you start—the patties won’t stick, and cleanup’s a breeze.
  • For the dreamiest melt, cover the pan or grill if possible so the cheese blankets every inch.
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