1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 can (16 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom stems & pieces, drained
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. Bisquick baking mix
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
8 slices processed American cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic until browned; drain. Stir in sauce, mushrooms, sugar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease baking dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches. Mix baking mix, milk and egg; spread half in pan. Top with 4 cheese slices. Spoon beef over cheese. Top with remaining cheese slices, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls into cheese. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake until light brown, about 20 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.