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8 to 10 servingsMeat Ring 2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound Italian sausage, crumbled 2 eggs 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Pizza Topping 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon marjoram 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon basil 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Sautéed Vegetables 2 tablespoons CRISCO Shortening 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper 1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion Preheat over to 350º. For meat ring, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Press meat mixture into an ungreased 6-1/2 cup ring mold. Bake at 350º for 35 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Drain meat ring well. Using a spatula, loosen the sides of meat ring from mold; invert onto an ovenproof serving plate. Keep warm. For pizza topping, combine tomato sauce, marjoram, oregano, and basil in a small bowl. Pour sauce mixture over meat ring. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Place meat ring in oven. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. For sautéed vegetables, melt Crisco in a medium skillet. Add mushrooms, green pepper, and onion. Cook for 3 minutes or until tender. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and serve in center of meat ring. |
