Description
Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is a comforting, one-pan meal that brings together savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese for a delicious family dinner. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just over an hour from start to finish. With its straightforward preparation and customizable ingredients, Hobo Casserole ensures that you can easily cater to your family’s tastes while keeping cleanup minimal. Enjoy a hearty dish that not only fills bellies but also warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent.
- Layer the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with sliced potatoes and season each layer with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Sprinkle cheeses on top and pour beef broth around the edges.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg