Italian-Stuffed Burgers

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 (4 1/4 ounce) can ripe olives, chopped (I prefer green olives)
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• salt
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 rolls or 4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
• 1 medium tomatoes, sliced
• prepared pizza sauce (optional)
• mayonnaise (optional)
• lettuce (optional)

1. In small bowl, combine cheese, olives, and onion.
2. Shape ground beef into eight patties, approximately 4 1/2-inch diameter.
3. Place approximately 1/4 cup of cheese mixture in center of four patties; top with remaining patties. Press edges firmly together to seal; gently pat to 3/4-inch thickness.
4. In small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Press evenly into both sides of each patty.
5. Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 22 to 24 minutes to medium doneness (160 degrees) or until centers of patties are no longer pink and juices show no pink color; turn occasionally.
6. Season burgers with salt, as desired. Line bottom of each roll with one tomato slice; top with burger.
7. Add choice of toppings, if desired.

ground beef, mozzarella cheese, ripe olives, onion, salt, italian seasoning, garlic, pepper, rolls, tomatoes, pizza sauce, mayonnaise

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-stuffed-burgers-200733 (may not work)