SAUSAGE AND PEPPER BURGERS

Sausage and Pepper Burgers image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red bell peppers, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
Pinch plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 pounds (80/20) ground beef
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried ground sage
6 slices provolone
6 semolina rolls, split and toasted
Torn fresh basil, for topping

Steps:

Preheat a grill to medium heat.
Pour the olive oil into a large skillet over a medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the bell pepper and onion, then sprinkle 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 1/2 cup water, then simmer until thickened but still saucy, about 5 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
Combine the beef, sausage, oregano, sage and remaining teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Form into six patties, about 1 inch thick and 4 1/2 inches wide.
Grill the patties 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 pepper and onion sauce, then add the fresh basil.