Seasoned ground beef topped with spaghetti sauce, cheese and oregano, baked in a pie plate

1 pound ground beef (leaner is best)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup dry cracker crumbs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup spaghetti or pizza sauce
green pepper slices, for topping
shredded cheese (mozzarella), for topping
1/4 teaspoon oregano

1. Mix together the hamburger, garlic salt, cracker crumbs, and evaporated milk and spread the mixture evenly in a 9-inch pie pan, running up the sides just slightly.

2. Spread the spaghetti sauce on top. Sprinkle toppings on top. Top with the oregano. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Drain any excess grease from pan before cutting into wedges and serving.

This recipe and photo was submitted by guest chef Linda F.!

My mom has made this for years! It's a simple baked main meat dish, and goes well with some garlic bread, veggies, and a lettuce salad. This "Meatza Pie" is a nice change of pace from regular meatloaf! You can vary the toppings to suit your tastes (add black olives, add pepperoni, add sliced onions, etc.) like you would do for pizza toppings! :) My rating: 8.5/10