Name: Porcupine patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 750 gram lean beef mince; 1 medium brown onion, grated; 1/3 cup white long-grain rice; 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan; 1/4 cup finely chopped basil; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 700 millilitre bottle passata; 1 cup chicken stock; mixed salad, to serve

Porcupine patties

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

30M

Total

45M

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Ingredients

750 gram lean beef mince

1 medium brown onion, grated

1/3 cup white long-grain rice

1/3 cup finely grated parmesan

1/4 cup finely chopped basil

1 egg, lightly beaten

700 millilitre bottle passata

1 cup chicken stock

mixed salad, to serve

Method

1.Combine mince, onion, rice, parmesan, basil and egg in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 8 patties. Place on a large plate. Cover with plastic food wrap; chill for 10 minutes.

2.Pour passata and stock into a large, deep frying pan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Add patties. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until patties are cooked and rice is tender.

3.Spoon patties and sauce onto serving plates. Serve with salad.

Replace parmesan with finely grated tasty cheese. Omit basil. You can use tomato pasta sauce instead of passata; consistency will vary slightly.
Note

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