Sausage-and-Peppers Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 c. pizza sauce
• 2 lb. ground beef (80/20)
• 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 tsp. dried ground sage
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 6 slices provolone cheese
• 6 semolina rolls, split and toasted
• Torn fresh basil, for topping

Directions

1. Preheat a grill to medium. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and onion and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just softened, about 1 more minute. Stir in the pizza sauce and ½ cup water and simmer until thickened but still saucy, about 5 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
2. Combine the beef, sausage, sage, oregano and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Form into six 1-inch-thick patties (about 4½ inches wide). Season the patties with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the burgers until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side; top each with a slice of cheese during the last 1 to 2 minutes and cover to melt. Serve the burgers on the rolls and top with the peppers, onion and basil.