Description
Hearty Hobo Casserole Ground Beef with Cheesy Potatoes is a savory and comforting dish that combines ground beef, creamy cheeses, and tender potatoes, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or canola/vegetable oil
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 cup Beef Broth or Water
- 1/4 cup Milk (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Transfer the beef mixture into the greased baking dish. Layer thinly sliced potatoes over the beef, overlapping slightly. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes. Pour beef broth or water around the edges and drizzle milk if using.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are tender.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, ground turkey can be used instead of beef.
- Almond or oat milk can be used as a substitute for regular milk for a plant-based option.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to enhance the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg