Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 tsp. dried ground sage
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 hamburger rolls, split and toasted
- For topping fresh basil
Directions:
- Preheat a grill to medium. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and onion and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until just softened, about 1 more minute. Stir in the pizza sauce and ½ cup water and simmer until thickened but still saucy, about 5 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Combine the beef, sausage, sage, oregano and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Form into six 1-inch-thick patties. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
- Grill the burgers until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side; top each with a slice of cheese during the last 1 to 2 minutes and cover to melt.
- Serve the burgers on the rolls and top with the peppers, onion and basil.
