Description
Delve into the heartwarming flavors of Hobo Casserole Ground Beef, a perfect weeknight meal that combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese—all baked in one dish. This cozy casserole is not only quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes, but it’s also incredibly satisfying for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1/4 cup milk (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Layer the cooked beef in the baking dish, followed by thinly sliced potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheeses on top. Pour beef broth around the edges and drizzle with milk if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg