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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe

Hearty Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe for Cozy Nights

A comforting Hobo Casserole Ground Beef recipe perfect for cozy nights, combining ground beef, potatoes, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Potatoes thinly sliced, preferably Yukon Gold or Russet
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked offers extra flavor
  • to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or water
  • 1/4 cup Milk optional for creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • spatula
  • aluminum foil

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 skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  4. Spread the beef mixture in the baking dish, then layer potatoes on top with seasonings.
  5. Sprinkle cheeses over the potatoes and pour broth around the edges.
  6. Optional: Drizzle milk for creaminess, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are fork-tender.
  8. Let cool briefly and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be varied by using different meats or adding vegetables.

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