Easy Italian Hamburgers

Name: Easy Italian Hamburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 pound lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

For a super supper, try these well-seasoned burgers that take minutes to prepare but leave the impression that I've spent time cooking," says Ronda Lawson of Dublin, California.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef and sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese over mixture; mix well. Shape into two patties.
In a large skillet, cook patties for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; pour over patties. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve patties and sauce over spaghetti if desired.

For a super supper, try these well-seasoned burgers that take minutes to prepare but leave the impression that I've spent time cooking," says Ronda Lawson of Dublin, California.

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