1 1/2 pounds of ground beef, preferably 85-90% (can do half beef, half sausage)
2 medium onions, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
14 or 15 ounce jar or can of pizza sauce
American cheese slices (or cheese of your choice)
hamburger buns, split or English muffins, split
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
sliced black olives
chopped mushrooms
1. Pre heat oven to 350. Lay the bun halves on a cookie sheet and pre bake for 5-8 minutes.
2. Remove from oven, set aside.
3. In a skillet, brown the beef and onion. Drain. Add salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder, oregano and pizza sauce. Stir to combine. If adding extra ingredients of your choice, stir them in now. Simmer for 2 minutes to heat through. Add some meat mixture to each bun half as desired and add a piece of cheese.
4. Bake for 10 minutes (350) or until cheese is melted. Makes approx. 16 halves, depending on how generous you make them.