BEEF PIZZA LOAF

Beef Pizza Loaf image

Pizza sauce, cheese and vegetables give this meat loaf its pretty pizzazz. It's an economical dish that feeds my husband and me for days.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 8-in. square baking pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , Spread pizza sauce over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.