1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 eggs
1 (6 oz.) can garlic flavored tomato paste
1 1/2 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. fresh sliced mushrooms
1 (12 oz.) carton small curd cottage cheese
1/4 tsp. powdered oregano

Large bowl, combine eggs, tomato paste, 1 cup cracker crumbs, onion, green pepper, salt, pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. Pat half the mixture into bottom of an 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan or dish.

In separate bowl combine 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, cottage cheese, mushrooms, oregano. Spread evenly over meat in pan. Top with remaining meat mixture. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.