Italian Burgers

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup chili sauce
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning (or pizza seasoning OR 1/2 teaspoon, each, dried oregano and dried basil)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 large tomato slices
• 6 slices mozzarella cheese

Combine the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, chili sauce, onion, herb seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder, mixing well. Shape mixture into 6 patties about 4 inches in diameter.

Grill patties about 4 inches from coals or heating element 5 to 7 minutes. Turn patties. Place a tomato slice on each patty. Grill an additional 5 to 7 minutes for medium or until desired doneness, topping each patty with a slice of mozzarella during the last minute of grilling.

Serve on grilled hamburger buns. Makes 6 burgers.

Prep time: 8 minutes; Cooking time: 20 minutes; Total time: 28 minutes