Description:

Italian sausage and seasonings in an All American favorite.

Source:

Tucson Tart

Serves/Makes:6 or more

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (.9 kg). lean ground beef
• 1 lb (.5 kg). Italian sausage, removed from casing
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) cracker crumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 ml). oregano
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup (225 ml) pizza sauce
• 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). prosciutto ham, or several slices ham
• 8 ozs. sliced Provolone cheese
• 1 8 oz (224 grm). can mushrooms, drained

Preparation

• Mix first 10 ingredients, along with 3/4 cup (175 ml) of the pizza sauce; pat half into an oval-shaped casserole/baking pan or make into an oval shaped loaf in any pan.
• Place ham, cheese and mushrooms on top of this layer
• Then top with remaining meat mixture and press together sides of meat.
• Spread remaining pizza sauce on top.
• Bake 375 degrees (200 C.) for 1 hour.
• Let stand at least 5 minutes before slicing.

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