Yam mock fillet

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cans(#303) yams; drained, mashed
10slicesFried bacon; crumbled
1poundsGround beef
1Egg
½cupOatmeal
1tablespoonGrated onion
1tablespoonChopped green onion tops
1tablespoonChopped parsley
1tablespoonChopped bell pepper
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonRed pepper
1teaspoonBlack pepper
½teaspoonOregano
6slicesBacon

Directions

Fry bacon crispy; crumble. In a bowl combine beef, egg, oatmeal, onion tops, onion, parsley, bell pepper and seasonings. Mix well. Add drained, mashed yams and bacon bits; mix again. Shape into six patties about 1 inch thick. Wrap a bacon strip around each patty. Place on a shallow broiler pan with rack and bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .