Pizza Burgers

I've had and used this recipe since junior high Home Economics. It's one of my favorites, and always ready in less than 30 minutes for a quick week night meal that everyone will enjoy! This is also great with Italian Style Ground Turkey, or sausage.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 burgers

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 6  ounces  pizza sauce (a little more won't hurt)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12  hamburger buns
•  cheddar cheese or  mozzarella cheese
•  green peppers (Any additional toppings of your choice) or   olives (Any additional toppings of your choice) or   pepperoni (Any additional toppings of your choice)

Directions

1. Brown meat and onions; drain. Add pizza sauce, salt, oregano, thyme and garlic powder; simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Place bottom half of hamburger buns onto a baking sheet; spoon mixture on top of each bun.
3. Sprinkle with cheese, bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted.
4. Makes 12 sandwiches.