Mini pizza burgers

 

Ingredients:

• 6 burger buns (cut in half)
• 500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 slices of tomato
• 12 slices of cheese (mozzarella or your preferred cheese)
• 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the Meat:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they are tender.
• Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using.
• Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

Assemble the Pizza Burgers:

• Place the burger bun halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
• Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each bun.
• Place a slice of tomato on top of the sauce.
• Spoon the cooked ground meat over the tomato slices.
• Place a slice of cheese on top of the meat.

Cooking:

• Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.