Hobo Casserole Ground Beef: Hearty Comfort Food with Tender Potatoes and Cheese
By Noah Bennett
This Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is a savory, comforting dish featuring tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheese baked together in a single pan. Perfect for a family dinner, this hearty meal is easy to prepare and ready in under an hour. The combination of flavors melds beautifully, making it a satisfying choice for busy nights. Serve it alongside a simple salad or garlic bread for a complete experience that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 medium onion (chopped)
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •4 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
- •1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- •0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- •0.5 teaspoon paprika
- •salt (to taste)
- •pepper (to taste)
- •0.5 cup beef broth (or water)
- •0.25 cup milk (optional, for creaminess)
- •fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat if needed.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- 5
Layer the thinly sliced potatoes on top of the ground beef in the prepared baking dish.
- 6
First, spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- 7
Then, arrange the potatoes on top, seasoning them with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- 8
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese over the beef.
- 9
Pour the beef broth (or water) around the edges of the casserole to keep the potatoes moist while baking.
- 10
Optionally, drizzle with milk for extra creaminess.
- 11
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 12
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 13
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot!
