Name: Crusty Italian Beef and Potato Casserole
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 package (5.5-ounces) scalloped potatoes; 1 can (16-ounces) diced tomatoes; 1 can (10.5-ounces) pizza sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Crusty Italian Beef and Potato Casserole

The best family casserole recipes are the ones you can leave in the slow cooker! This Crusty Italian Beef and Potato Casserole has a crispy layer of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs for an added crunch. Viva Italia!

Cooking MethodOven, Slow Cooker, Casserole

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 package (5.5-ounces) scalloped potatoes
1 can (16-ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (10.5-ounces) pizza sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

In skillet, brown beef and drain.
In slow cooker, combine beef with dry sauce mix from package of scalloped potatoes, tomatoes, pizza sauce, water, salt, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Stir in dry potato slices. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
Turn control to high. Stir in cubes of mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Cover and cook on high for another 15 minutes.