Special Italian Meat Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
2. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the tomato sauce and red wine. Pour the sauce over the patties and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve the patties over cooked pasta or a salad of your choice.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread crumbs.
• The red wine and tomato sauce give the meat a rich and flavorful sauce.
• You can also cook the patties in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes.