Italian Burger with Tomato Sauce Recipe

ingredients

1 1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup minced scallion
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided
2 eggs, divided use
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
oil for the pan
6 slices Mozzarella cheese

Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounce size) crushed plum tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper, to taste

directions

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, scallion, basil, oregano, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Form into individual patties.

Dip patties into remaining egg, slightly beaten, and then the remaining bread crumbs and lightly coat them.

Heat a skillet to medium and add the oil. Fry the patties until desired doneness, about 10 minutes. Top with the tomato sauce and the cheese. Cook for 5 more minutes.

Serve on French bread or hamburger buns.

For Tomato Sauce: Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes or until slightly thick.

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