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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe

Comforting Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe for Busy Nights

This Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe is a quick, one-pan meal that brings families together with its comforting layers of savory beef, potatoes, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil/butter
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Paprika optional
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or Water or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Milk optional
For Variations
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked, optional
  • 1/2 cup Diced Jalapeños optional
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup for creaminess

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
  3. Toss in chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Spread the browned beef mixture evenly across the greased baking dish.
  5. Layer the thinly sliced potatoes over the beef, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese, pour beef broth around the edges, drizzle with milk if desired.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden and potatoes are tender.
  9. Let rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole stores well and can be customized with various proteins and seasonings to suit your taste.

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