Italian Burgers

• 2 teaspoons chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 4 green pepper rings
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 slices smoked part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 ounce each)
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 1/4 cup fresh baby spinach

1. In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook peppers in oil over medium heat until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0 and juices run clear, topping each with a pepper ring and cheese slice during the last 3 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese and parsley; spread over bun bottoms. Top with spinach and burgers; replace tops.

chili sauce, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, ground beef, green pepper, canola oil, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, parsley flakes, whole wheat hamburger buns, fresh baby spinach

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-burgers/ (may not work)