Good Burgers For Good Fu*ck

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs ground beef (or Italian sausage for extra flavor)
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ cups pizza sauce
1 cup pepperoni, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 hamburger buns or hoagie rolls
2 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
Optional toppings: sliced black olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, red pepper flakes

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or sausage) until browned.
Drain excess grease and transfer the meat to the Crockpot.
Step 2: Add Flavor
Add diced onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour in the pizza sauce and chopped pepperoni, mixing well.
Step 3: Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Melt the Cheese
In the last 30 minutes, stir in the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Let it melt into the mixture.
Step 5: Prepare the Buns
Butter the buns and toast them in a skillet until golden brown.
Step 6: Assemble & Serve
Spoon the pizza burger mixture onto the toasted buns.
Add extra toppings like olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy this cheesy, saucy twist on burgers!