Beef Patties Italian Style

Ingredients

• 1 pkg Spaghetti (8 ounces)
• Salt to taste
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 Green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Fresh oregano, chopped OR 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/4 pound Cheese: provolone, mozzarella or fontina, sliced
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 large Onion, sliced
• 1/2 pound Fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 jar Spaghetti sauce (16 oz)

Instructions

• Cook spaghetti.
• Meanwhile, shape ground beef into 4 oval patties about 1/2-inch 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 and place on serving platter.
• With pancake turner, transfer patties and pour sauce over whole mixture.
• Garnish with fresh oregano if desired.