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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Savor the Comfort of Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Tonight

Enjoy this family-friendly Hobo Casserole Ground Beef, blending savory ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese into a comforting meal.
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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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for a leaner option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can be replaced with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for a milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 4 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold or Russets preferred; sweet potatoes can be used
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded; Monterey Jack or Gouda are alternatives
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated; can use Grana Padano
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning dried basil or oregano may also work
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for enhanced flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or Water chicken broth for different flavor
  • 0.5 cup Milk optional; consider dairy-free options

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hobo Casserole Ground Beef
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. In a large skillet, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  4. Spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish and layer thinly sliced potatoes over it.
  5. Season potatoes with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan over the potatoes.
  6. Pour beef broth gently around the edges and drizzle milk on top if desired.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Let the casserole cool before transferring it to an airtight container for storing. It can be refrigerated or frozen for later.

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