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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Hearty Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef for Comfort Food Lovers

Delicious and budget-friendly Hobo Casserole Ground Beef that combines layers of potatoes, ground beef, and melted cheese for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean ground beef for less grease
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Onion (chopped) Sweet onion recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is preferred
  • 4 cups Potatoes (thinly sliced) Aim for 1/8-inch slices
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded) Substitute with mozzarella if desired
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Optional
  • 1 tbsp Dried Italian Seasoning Customize as preferred
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika for a twist
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Or water, use vegetable broth for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Milk (optional) Heavy cream for richer texture
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (optional garnish)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until translucent.
  4. Spread the beef mixture in the greased baking dish and layer thinly sliced potatoes over it.
  5. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika, then top with cheeses.
  6. Pour beef broth around the edges and drizzle with milk if using.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  8. Let it sit for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it your own. Serve with warmed rolls or a simple salad.

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