Saucy hamburger & vegetables

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Egg
¼cupDry bread crumbs
1Small onion grated
1teaspoonDried oregano
½teaspoonPepper
½teaspoonDijon mustard
¼teaspoonSalt
1poundsLean ground beef
1Green pepper, chopped
1Zucchini, chopped
1Can Italian Style Stewed -
Tomatoes
1tablespoonTomato paste
2tablespoonsFreshly grated parmesan

Directions

In bowl, lightly beat egg; mix in bread crumbs, onion, oregano, ¼ tsp. of the pepper, the mustard and salt. Mix in beef. Shape into eight ½ inch patties. In large nonstick skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat, turning once for about 5 minutes or until browned.

Transfer to plate.

Drain off any fat from skillet. Add green pepper, zucchini, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste and remaining pepper; bring to a boil.

Nestle hamburgers in tomato mixture; reduce heat and simmer, turning patties occasionally, for about 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside and vegetables are tender-crisp. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Makes 4 servings. Source: Canadian Living Magazine. Oct. 96 Issue Typed in MMFormat by Cindy Hartlin. Aug. 27, 1996.