Ingredients
1/2
lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2
lb. bulk hot Italian pork sausage
1/4
cup tomato pasta sauce
2
(3/4-oz.) slices provolone or mozzarella cheese, cut in half
1
teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4
cup green bell pepper strips (1 1/2x1/4x1/4-inch)
1/4
cup red bell pepper strips (1 1/2x1/4x1/4-inch)
1/4
cup thinly sliced onion
4
burger buns, split, toasted if desired
1/4
cup tomato pasta sauce, heated
Preparation
Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage and 1/4 cup pasta sauce; mix gently. Shape mixture into 4 patties, 1/2 inch thick.
When grill is heated, place patties on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cover grill; cook 11 to 13 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F., turning once. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, place cheese on patties; cook until melted.
Heat oil in 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add bell peppers and onion; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top each with 1/4 of bell pepper mixture and top half of bun. Serve with warm pasta sauce.
