1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage*
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (14 oz) jar pizza sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2-1/2 cups water
1 (4 oz) can mushroom stems and pieces
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, sausage and chopped onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain and return to the saucepan.

In a large bowl, combine the pizza sauce, tomato paste and water until smooth. Stir in the mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

Add the pizza sauce mixture to the meat mixture; stir to blend. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Makes 8 servings.

* Bulk Italian sausage may be used in place of the pork sausage, if desired.

Emily

3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Crackers or chips

In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and bacon. Sprinkle the top with extra crumbled bacon and chopped tomatoes, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve with your favorite crackers or chips. Makes 3 cups.

Emily