PIZZA PORCUPINE PATTIES 
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. uncooked reg. rice
2 tbsp. chopped canned chilies (optional)
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 tsp. instant beef bouillon
1 c. boiling water
1 c. shredded Mozzarella

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Reserve 1 cup tomato sauce. Mix remaining sauce, meat, rice, chilies, garlic salt and oregano. Shape into 6 patties 1/2 inch thick. Place in ungreased baking pan, 13x9x2 inch. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Remove patties from oven, drain.

Dissolve instant bouillon in boiling water. Stir in reserved tomato sauce. Pour tomato sauce mixture over patties. Cover and bake 35 minutes. Spoon tomato sauce over patties; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted. 6 servings.

 

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