1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tbsp. salad oil
1 lb. ground top round
1/4 c. ketchup
1/4 c. tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened

Saute first 3 ingredients in hot oil for 5 minutes. Add meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat loses red color. Mix in next 7 ingredients. Cover. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with crackers or party rye bread. Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups dip.