Beef Pizza Loaf

Name: Beef Pizza Loaf
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup pizza sauce; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Sliced fresh mushrooms and green pepper, optional

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Sliced fresh mushrooms and green pepper, optional

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 8-in. square baking pan.
2

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.
3

Spread pizza sauce over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
4

Meanwhile, if desired, saute mushrooms and green pepper in a skillet. Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter. Top with the mushrooms and green pepper.