My Favorite from Grandma

My grandma introduced this meal to me when I was little. It was cheesy, saucy and meaty and it was on a bun. She called them pizza burgers. They are quick and easy. It takes 20 minutes tops, if you have thawed hamburger meat ready to cook.

Last night we decided that after trying all this new food, we just wanted something that was low-key and brings a smile to your heart, so Pizza Burgers it was! I really wish I would have taken a picture of them, we were just too hungry to wait! Below is the recipe, I'll also provide somethings you can add to it that I omit on our version just because we're not big fans of some other ingredients. We're pretty simple when it comes to this meal. When I make them again, I'll post some pictures. Enough about us, here's the recipe!

Pizza Burgers            (Serves 6)

1 pkg.           Sub Rolls (Package of 6)
3 lbs.            Ground Hamburger Meat
1 8 0z can    Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp.          Italian Seasoning
2 cups           Mozzarella Cheese
2 tbsp.          Butter / Margarine
1 tbsp.          Garlic Powder
3 tsp.            Black Pepper
2 tsp.            Salt

Directions:

Hamburger Patty Portion
Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Take the 3 pounds of hamburger meat and thoroughly mix in the black pepper and salt. Once mixed, form long hamburger patties, the length of the sub rolls, and place on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven and bake until done. About 15 minutes.

Preparing the Sub Rolls
Combine the can of tomato sauce with the Italian Seasoning. After you have done this, take the sub rolls and slice them in half. Coat one half of the sub roll with the sauce and the other half with mozzarella cheese. If you want, you can add mushrooms, onions and other vegetables to the rolls and bake with the mozzarella cheese on top of those ingredients.

Combine butter and garlic and set aside.

After the hamburger patties are cooked, put the sub rolls on a baking pan and melt the mozzarella. Once this is done, take the rolls out of the oven and place the cooked hamburger patty on one side of the roll. Put the other side of the roll on top of the other and coat the top of the sandwich with the garlic butter.

Now you are ready to eat!!!
Enjoy your Pizza Burgers!