Hamburgers Parmigiana - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. extra lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. (4 oz.) Mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 thick slices Italian bread, toasted and buttered
lettuce for garnish
black or Italian oil-cured olives for garnish (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl, combine well the beef, crumbs, egg and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Divide into 4 parts. Shape into patties. Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add meat patties.
Brown over high heat 1 minute on each side.
Place into a shallow baking dish. Add onion to drippings in skillet.
Cook on low heat 5 minutes.
Add salt, pepper, oregano and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over meat patties. Top with the tomato sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes until sauce is bubbly and meat is cooked.
Serve on top of toasted, buttered bread.
Garnish with lettuce and olives.