Italian Beef Patties

Name: Italian Beef Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2/3 cup pizza sauce, divided; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons dried minced onion; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Make these pizza flavored patties and watch the kids devour them! Give them a try in buns for a pizza-like cheeseburger, or try them on rice or with a side of deli pasta salad for a super-fast fix. —Deanna Maciejewski, Bridgeton, Missouri

Ingredients

2/3 cup pizza sauce, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup pizza sauce, egg, bread crumbs, onion, oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
2. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with remaining pizza sauce. Top with cheese. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 325 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.

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