1 pound lean ground beef

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup pizza or marinara sauce

1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese

1. Arrange a rack 6 inches below the broiling element and heat the oven to 350 F. Meanwhile, dice 1 small yellow onion.

2. Split 4 English muffins in half. Place cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside and set the oven to broil.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 pound lean ground beef and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, beginning to crisp, and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Stir in 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Divide the mixture between the English muffins. Sprinkle each muffin using the 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

5. Broil until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Recipe notes: The beef mixture can be made a day in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat before assembling the burgers.

(Kelli Foster is the food editor for plan and prep content for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)