Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup saltine cracker crumbs1 cup whole milk1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup chopped onion1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1 can (8 ounce) pizza sauce3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halvedGreen pepper rings, optionalSliced mushrooms, optional2 tablespoons butter, optionalChopped fresh parsley, optional
Preparation
Combine beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt and oregano, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains; drain.
Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese slices. return to oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, if desired, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter; arrange on top of meat loaf. Sprinkle with parsley if desire.
