Description
Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe is a comforting dish that brings together tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese in a single, satisfying meal. This easy-to-make casserole is ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends when you want to enjoy a hearty dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. With its rich flavors and budget-friendly ingredients, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Customize it with your preferred vegetables or spices to make it your own. Perfect for serving leftovers, Hobo Casserole ensures everyone gets a delicious meal again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 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
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup beef broth (or water)
- ¼ cup milk (optional, for added creaminess)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef in olive oil for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Layer the ground beef mixture in the baking dish and top with sliced potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Sprinkle cheeses over the top and pour broth around the edges for moisture. Add milk if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg