Saturday, February 21, 2009

"Fancy Pizza Burgers"

It's funny now, but this recipe was a savior to me in the 90's when I was a single mother. My daughter loved "Fancy Pizza Burger Night", she never had any idea it was all I could afford. She still loves it now, even as a picky, spoiled teenager!

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  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon onion salt

  • 10 slices process cheese (Velveeta), divided

  • 4 hamburger buns, split


In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with cornstarch; stir until blended. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, salt and onion salt. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add six cheese slices; cook and stir until cheese is melted and blended.

Place hamburger buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto each bun half. Cut remaining cheese slices in half diagonally; place over meat mixture. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.