Preparation time 25 minutes, makes 4 servings

A burger recipe with chopped pepperoni, oregano and crushed red pepper mixed with the beef and topped with mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients:

• – 1 can (8 oz each) tomato sauce, divided.
• – 1 can (8 oz each) tomato sauce, divided.
• – 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
• – 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
• – 1 pound ground sirloin beef (90% lean).
• – 4 slices (1 oz each) part-skim mozzarella cheese.
• – 4 hamburger buns, toasted. (Any BREADWORKS’ Kaiser will work great for this).

Directions:

Stir together 1/2 cup tomato sauce, pepperoni, oregano and pepper flakes in medium bowl. Add beef; mix together and shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2-inch thick.

Heat large skillet over medium high heat.

Add patties; cook 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through (160°F).

Top each with 1 slice cheese; melt slightly.

Remove from heat.

Spread 1 tablespoon tomato sauce on bottom half of each bun.

Top each with a patty. Spoon remaining tomato sauce evenly over patties. Close with tops of buns and serve immediately. (www.readyseteat.com)