- 1 (8 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Sauce, divided
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound ground sirloin beef (90% lean)
- 4 (1 ounce) slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Stir together 1/2 cup tomato sauce, pepperoni, oregano and pepper flakes in medium bowl. Add beef; mix together and shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through (160 degrees F). Top each with 1 slice cheese; melt slightly. Remove from heat.
- Spread 1 tablespoon tomato sauce on bottom half of each bun. Top each with a patty. Spoon remaining tomato sauce evenly over patties. Close with tops of buns. Serve immediately.