Instructions: In large bowl, combine beef, onions, green peppers (if using), egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and hot pepper sauce; using spoon or hands, mix just until combined.

Using ice-cream scoop or hands, divide mixture into 20 portions; shape each portion into round patty. Place patties on baking sheets and freeze until solid, 4 to 5 hours. Stack patties with foil or paper plates between them. Package in freezer bags and store up to 4 months in freezer.

Makes 20 patties.

To broil, place frozen patties on grill 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) from broiler. Broil for about 5 minutes on each side or until browned and to desired doneness.

NOTES : Until I was assigned an article on using frozen hamburger patties for Canadian Livings Food magazine, I didnt realize what a convenience it would be to have these on hand. It doesnt take long to make hamburger patties, and they are much easier to use than a block of frozen meat. Lean ground pork or lamb also make tasty patties, and they can be combined with beef.

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