Description
This Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe is a comforting, hearty dish featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, onions, garlic, and a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Baked to perfection, it makes a flavorful one-pan meal perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Potato Layer
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (added for flavor enhancement)
Cheese and Broth
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat to keep the casserole from being greasy.
- Sauté Vegetables: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic into the browned beef and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble Layers: Spread the beef and onion mixture evenly in the greased baking dish. Arrange thinly sliced potatoes over the beef mixture in a single layer.
- Season Potatoes: Sprinkle salt, pepper, dried Italian seasoning, and paprika evenly over the potato layer to enhance the flavor.
- Add Cheese and Broth: Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes. Pour beef broth or water around the edges of the dish to help cook the potatoes evenly and keep the casserole moist.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. This allows the potatoes to steam and soften.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes uncovered, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced potatoes to ensure they cook evenly and become tender within the baking time.
- Draining excess fat from the cooked ground beef prevents a greasy casserole.
- You can substitute beef broth with water, but broth adds extra flavor.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for more variety.
- Covering the casserole while baking helps steam the potatoes, while baking uncovered helps brown the cheese.
