Pepperoni-pizza burgers

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean ground beef
15ouncesPizza sauce -- canned
1teaspoonDried oregano
½Onion
½Green bell pepper
1ouncePepperoni slices
½cupMozzarella cheese --
Shredded
½cupSliced mushrooms
6Hamburger buns -- split

Directions

In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in pizza sauce and oregano. In a food processor, chop onion, pepper, pepperoni; add to beef mixture. Simmer 20-25 minutes.

Spoon onto buns, top with cheese and mushrooms. Serve immediately.

Serving Ideas : Make these for school pot-luck meetings -- kids love them.

NOTES : The sauce can be made ahead and reheated when needed. It will freeze well, up to three months.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill