Recipe - Beef Patties Italian-Style

1 pack Spaghetti (8oz)
Salt to taste
1 Clove of garlic, minced
1 Green pepper, cut into strip
1 tablespoon Fresh oregano, chopped or
1 teaspoon Dried oregano, crumbled
One fourth pound Sliced cheese, provolone or
Mozzarella or fontina
1 pound Ground beef
1 lg Onion, cut or sliced up
One half pound Fresh mushrooms, cut or sliced up
16 ounce Spaghetti sauce (1 jar)

Cook spaghetti. Meanwhile, shape ground beef into 4 oval patties about
1/2inch thick. In large skillet, fry patties until browned on both sides.
Sprinkle with salt. Remove patties to platter. Add onion to drippings in
pan and cook until tender. Add garlic, mushrooms and peppers. Cook until
tender crisp. Drain off fat. Stir the oregano and spaghetti sauce into
vegetables and heat to boiling. Simmer for 1 minute. Return beef patties to
skillet. Top each with a cheese slice and heat through. Drain spaghetti
Place on plate. With pancake turner, transfer patties and sauce over
spaghetti. Garnish with fresh oregano, if desired. SERVES 4.

Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #156

Date: Wed, 05 Jun 1996 14:17:32 0700

From: Jo & Pete jopete@odyssee.net