Italian-Stuffed Burgers

Yummy burgers stuffed with mozzarella, onions and olives.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 (4 1/4ounce) can ripe olives, chopped (I prefer green olives)
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
•  salt
• 1  tablespoon  italian seasoning, crushed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4  rolls or 4  hamburger buns, split, toasted
• 1  medium tomatoes, sliced
•  prepared pizza sauce (optional)
•  mayonnaise (optional)
•  lettuce (optional)

Directions

1. In small bowl, combine cheese, olives, and onion.
2. Shape ground beef into eight patties, approximately 4 1/2-inch diameter.
3. Place approximately 1/4 cup of cheese mixture in center of four patties; top with remaining patties. Press edges firmly together to seal; gently pat to 3/4-inch thickness.
4. In small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Press evenly into both sides of each patty.
5. Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 22 to 24 minutes to medium doneness (160 degrees) or until centers of patties are no longer pink and juices show no pink color; turn occasionally.
6. Season burgers with salt, as desired. Line bottom of each roll with one tomato slice; top with burger.
7. Add choice of toppings, if desired.