🍔 Old School Pizza Burgers

Instructions:

1. Cook the meat mixture:
   • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion (and bell pepper if using) until browned.
   • Drain excess fat.
2. Add the flavor:
   • Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
   • Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
3. Assemble:
   • Place toasted bun halves on a baking sheet.
   • Spoon the meat mixture evenly over each half.
   • Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake:
   • Broil or bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 8–10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
5. Serve hot!
   • These are best served warm, with a side of fries, chips, or even a little salad.

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✨ Tips & Variations:

• Swap mozzarella for provolone or cheddar for a twist.
• Add chopped pepperoni or crumbled Italian sausage to make them extra “pizza-y.”
• Use garlic bread instead of buns for a super flavor upgrade.

Would you like me to also share a school cafeteria-style version (the simpler one they served on hamburger buns with a cheese topping), or keep this as the upgraded homemade style?