Description
Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese in one delightful dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your family’s taste. With its warm flavors and satisfying textures, it’s bound to become a go-to recipe in your home.
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 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1/4 cup milk (optional, for creaminess)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, around 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish. Layer thinly sliced potatoes on top and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheeses over the potatoes, then pour beef broth around the edges of the casserole.
- 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.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg