Description
Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese in a single dish. This hearty casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a satisfying meal that everyone will adore. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious dinner ready in no time. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to make it your own. Whether you’re serving it during a cozy family dinner or at a potluck, this easy and filling recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup beef broth (or water)
- Olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Layer cooked beef in the baking dish followed by thinly sliced potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Top with shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese; pour broth around edges for moisture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg