1 c. cracker crumbs
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. finely chopped onions
1/3 c. finely chopped green peppers
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. small curd cottage cheese
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom pieces
1 tsp. dried parsley

Combine 1/2 cup cracker crumbs with beef, tomato paste, eggs, onions, green peppers, salt and pepper. Pat half of the mixture into the bottom of a square dish. Combine remaining 1/2 cup cracker crumbs with the cottage cheese, mushrooms, and parsley. Spread over meat mixture in the dish. Top with remaining meat mixture. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour.