Pizza Porcupine Patties Recipe

Name: Pizza Porcupine Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. uncooked regular rice; 2 Tbsp. chopped canned chilies; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. garlic salt; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1 1/2 tsp. instant beef bouillon; 1 c. boiling water; 1 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded pizza cheese (about 1 c.)

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Reserve 1 cup of the tomato sauce.
3
Mix remaining sauce, the ground beef, rice, chilies, salt, garlic salt and oregano.
4
Shape into 6 patties (1/2-inch thick).
5
Place in ungreased baking pan (13 x 9 x 2-inches).
6
Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes.
7
Remove patties from oven; drain.
8
Dissolve instant bouillon in boiling water; stir in reserved tomato sauce.
9
Pour tomato sauce mixture over patties.
10
Cover and bake 35 minutes. Spoon tomato sauce over patties; sprinkle with cheese.
11
Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

1037

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce, 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. uncooked regular rice, 2 Tbsp. chopped canned chilies, and more.

Yes, Pizza Porcupine Patties falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pizza Porcupine Patties

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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