Fiesta "Porcupine" Burgers

Fiesta "Porcupine" Burgers
Yield: 6 servings

1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup instant enriched white rice, uncooked
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice)
1 egg
2 tablespoons Kikkoman Soy Sauce, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup Kikkoman Sweet & Sour Sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1. Thoroughly combine beef, rice, bread crumbs, egg, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce and garlic powder; shape into 6 patties.

2. Blend sweet & sour sauce, 1/2 cup water, sugar, remaining soy sauce and ground red pepper in medium skillet; bring to boil.

3. Arrange patties in single layer in sauce; sprinkle green pepper over patties. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes.

4. Turn patties over; simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer, or until rice is tender.

Source: Kikkoman