Description
Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese into a hearty meal. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this one-dish wonder is easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious casserole baking in the oven while you relax. Customize it with your favorite veggies or cheeses to suit everyone’s taste. Enjoy a warm and satisfying meal that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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 oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown ground beef (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Layer sliced potatoes over the beef mixture in the baking dish; season each layer.
- Sprinkle cheeses on top and pour broth around edges for moisture.
- Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg