Mozzarella Stuffed Mushroom Pizza Burgers

Enjoy cheesy pizza burgers featuring ground beef and mushrooms - a hearty Italian dinner! ...MORE + LESS -

1 1/2 lbs (750 g) lean ground beef

1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning

1 tsp (5 mL) salt

1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper

1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil or vegetable oil

3 cups (750 mL) sliced fresh mushrooms

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

4 hamburger buns, split

1/2 cup (125 mL) pizza sauce, warmed

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In large bowl, mix beef, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 8 patties, 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick. Press 1/4 cup of the cheese into a ball with hands; press flat into 3 1/2-inch-diameter patty. Repeat with remaining cheese. Place cheese patties on top of 4 beef patties; top with remaining beef patties. Pinch edges together to seal.
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In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.
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Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 11 to 13 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in centre of patties reads 160ºF. During last 2 minutes of cooking, place buns, cut sides down, on grill until toasted.
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Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with pizza sauce and mushroom mixture. Cover with top halves of buns.

Variation: Try 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and 1/2 cup mozzarella; or use 1 cup pizza cheese blend.
Tip: The melted cheese inside the burgers can be hot, so it is good to give your guests a warning before they take a big bite.