Beef Patties, Italian-Style
Submitted by mlbart
Juicy Italian-style beef patties smothered in spaghetti sauce with sauteed mushrooms, peppers, and melted provolone over a bed of spaghetti. Ready in under an hour!
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
25 minCOOK
30 minREADY
55 minThink of these as Italian Salisbury steaks, but way more fun.
Ground beef patties get a quick sear, then nestle into a skillet loaded with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and garlic simmered in spaghetti sauce.
Top each patty with a gooey slice of provolone, mozzarella, or fontina and let it melt into something truly crave-worthy.
Serve the whole thing over a pile of hot spaghetti and dinner just became the best part of everybody’s day.
Kitchen Tips
- Don’t press down on the patties while they cook. Let them develop a crusty sear on each side for more flavor.
- Fresh oregano makes a noticeable difference here, but dried works in a pinch. Use about a third of the amount.
- Shape the patties into ovals rather than rounds so they sit better on a bed of spaghetti.
- Use a jar sauce you actually love, since it does a lot of the heavy lifting in this dish.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook spaghetti.
Meanwhile, shape ground beef into 4 oval patties about ½-inch thick.
In large skillet, fry patties until browned on both sides.
Sprinkle with salt.
Remove patties to platter. Add onion to drippings in pan and cook until tender.
Add garlic, mushrooms and peppers.
Cook until tender crisp.
Drain off fat. Stir the oregano and spaghetti sauce into vegetables and heat to boiling.
Simmer for 1 minute. Return beef patties to skillet.
Top each with a cheese slice and heat through.
Drain spaghetti, place on plate.
With pancake turner, transfer patties and sauce over spaghetti.
Garnish with fresh oregano, if desired.
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