Description
Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese into a delightful one-dish meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hearty casserole is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable. Add your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own! Plus, it reheats beautifully, making it a fantastic option for leftovers. Indulge in this satisfying layered casserole that promises to please everyone at the table.
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat, then add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer the ground beef mixture on the bottom. Top with thinly sliced potatoes and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sprinkle cheeses on top and pour broth around the edges.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg