Pizza Burgers

 

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

jar (14 oz) pepperoni-flavored or regular pizza sauce

1/2

cup sliced ripe olives, if desired

6

sandwich buns, split

1

cup shredded pizza cheese blend (4 oz)

• 1 In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• 2 Stir in pizza sauce and olives. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• 3 Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture on bottom half of each bun. Immediately sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons of the cheese; add tops of bun. Serve immediately or let stand about 2 minutes until cheese is melted.