Italian Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb. extra lean ground round or sirloin
    1/4 c. finely chopped onions
    1/4 c. finely chopped sweet red or green peppers
    1 tsp. dried basil
    1/2 tsp. dried oregano
    1 clove garlic, minced
    freshly ground pepper
    1 (14 1/2 oz.) can low-sodium stewed tomatoes
    8 thick slices Italian bread, toasted
    1/4 c. shredded reduced-fat Mozzarella cheese
Preparation
    Mix beef, onions, sweet peppers, basil, oregano, garlic and black pepper. Shape into 4 burgers. Coat a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and warm over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and brown on both sides. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve burgers on toasted bread and top with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon of tomatoes and another toast slice.

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