SAUCY BEEF PATTIES

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Our taste panel loved the flavor of these saucy patties. Said one: "They're sure to be a family favorite!" A simple recipe for rush-hour weeknights, it's great with mashed potatoes. Bernice Morris - Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. In a large skillet, brown patties on both sides. Remove and set aside; drain drippings., In the same skillet, combine the remaining ingredients. Return patties to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Freeze option: Cool beef patties in sauce. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in patties reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges