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For the patties: Lightly beat the egg in a large bowl.
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Add the Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and stir until well mixed.
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Crumble the ground beef over the egg mixture and mix until everything is well combined.
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Shape the beef mixture into 4 patties of equal size.
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I weigh the mixture on my kitchen scale and divide it.
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That way I know each patty is about the same size and will all cook evenly.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the patties and cook over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.
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Remove the patties to a plate and drain any fat from the pan.
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For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the un-drained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, stirring until well mixed.
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Return the patties to the skillet, pour the sauce over top and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the patties are cooked through and the meat is no longer pink.
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Serve the patties topped with sauce, a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese.
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Adapted from Simple and Delicious December/January 2012.
