Description
This Hobo Casserole Ground Beef recipe is a comforting and hearty one-dish meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, and a blend of melted cheeses baked to perfection. It’s an easy-to-make casserole perfect for family dinners or meal prep, combining savory flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
Cheeses
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth (added for moisture around potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess fat to keep the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic into the beef. Sauté together for 3-4 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent, enhancing the overall flavor.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes evenly over the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish. Season this layer with salt, pepper, and the dried Italian seasoning to add depth and herbaceous notes.
- Add Cheese and Broth: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese over the potato layer. Pour beef broth around the edges of the dish to keep the potatoes moist during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. This step gently cooks the potatoes and melds flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced potatoes to ensure they cook evenly and become tender within the baking time.
- Beef broth can be substituted with vegetable broth if preferred.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a layer of sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms with the onions.
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving to set and make serving easier.
- You can prepare this dish a day ahead; just cover and refrigerate, then bake as directed adding a few extra minutes as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: hobo casserole, ground beef casserole, cheesy potato bake, easy family dinner, one dish meal, comfort food
