Italian Beef Patties

From TOH Simple & Delicious mag July/Aug 2007.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  pizza sauce, divided
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄3 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  teaspoons  dried onion flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 3  slices 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 nonstick cooking spray.
2. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with remaining pizza sauce. Top with cheese.