Emily's Pizza Burgers

Melted mozzarella cheese sits on top of grilled beef burgers in this pizza-inspired sandwich. A seasoned tomato sauce is quickly cooked in the microwave.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 387 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 12 hamburger buns
• 24 slices mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Shape beef chuck into 12 patties.

Step 3

Grill patties on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Place 2 slices mozzarella cheese on each patty about 1 minute before removing from grill. Place patties on hamburger buns.

Step 4

Mix tomato sauce, oregano, minced onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl; cover and heat in the microwave on high until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spread tomato sauce mixture over burgers to serve.