Italian Beefburger Recipe
1/3 pound patty smothered with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce on a toasted bun
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Ingredients
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Beef Patty
Toppings
Method
Beef Patty Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patty
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until just combined; do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese and Sauce
During the last minute of cooking, place mozzarella cheese on top of each patty and spoon tomato sauce over the cheese. Cover with a lid to melt the cheese.
- 5
Toast the Buns
While the cheese is melting, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Burger
Place each beef patty with melted cheese and tomato sauce on the bottom half of the toasted bun. Top with fresh basil leaves and cover with the top half of the bun.