8 in sq. dish
1 c. cracker crumbs
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. finely chopped onion
1/3 c. finely chopped green pepper
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. sm. curd cottage cheese
1 c. (4 oz.) mushroom pieces
1 tsp. dried parsley

Combine 1/2 cup cracker crumbs with beef, tomato paste, eggs, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper. Pat half of mixture into the bottom of square dish. Combine remaining 1/2 cup cracker crumbs with cottage cheese, mushrooms and parsley. Spread over meat mixture in dish. Top with remaining meat mixture. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.