INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
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1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
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1/2 cup green onions, chopped
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1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (Optional)
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Several drops hot sauce
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon salt or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided (Save the other half for the sauce)
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon brown sugar.