Open-Faced Lone Star Burgers

Ingredients

• 8 oz tomato sauce canned
• 1.5 cups colby jack cheese shredded divided
• 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1.5 pounds ground beef 
• 0.3 cup onion chopped
• 6 slices garlic texas toast frozen

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine onion, garlic, thyme and one cup cheese. Crumble beef over top and mix well. Form into 6 oval-shaped patties. In a large skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, to desired doneness.
2. Meanwhile, prepare toast according to package directions.
3. Drain patties; set aside and keep warm.
4. Add remaining ingredients to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Return burgers to skillet; turn to coat.
5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6. Serve burgers on toast.