Italian Beef and Potato Casserole

Submitted by KittyKitty

"A hearty meal, really savory, and filling."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Cook ground chuck , onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, water, basil, oregano, and pepper, stir well.
2. Spoon 1/3 of meat mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x2 inch baking dish. Top with half of potato slices; cover with 1/3 of meat mixture. Add remaining potato slices and remaining meat mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
3. Bake at 375°F for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove foil; sprinkle cheese over casserole. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
4. Let casserole stand 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Sharebear57]

This was great. Very easy and yummy. (I subbed green peppers for the onions b.c we are not onion people.)I will definately be making this again! I thought it was best with the potatoes sliced about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

 

[Out of the Blue]

My DH really enjoyed this. A good week day mal, easy to make and ready after unwinding. Thanks for posting.