Instructions
3/4 pound ground chuck or round
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 16-ounce can pork and beans
1 16-ounce can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
Generous dash black pepper
Italian bread, sliced 3/4-inch thick
1-2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Brown meat and seasonings; add onion and cook until onion is translucent. Drain if needed. Add beans and tomatoes with juice. Stir in remaining ingredients, except the bread and cheese. Heat through and pour into individual ovenproof crocks or 1 large baking dish. Top with slices of bread and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese melts and begins to brown.
