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Hobo casserole with ground beef, layered potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese fresh from the oven

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Delicious casserole with tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheese all baked together into a comforting family dinner
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp 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 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup beef broth or water
  • 0.25 cup milk optional, for creaminess
  • fresh parsley optional for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 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.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  4. Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Layer the thinly sliced potatoes on top of the ground beef, arranging them evenly. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese over the potatoes.
  7. Pour the beef broth (or water) around the edges of the casserole to keep the potatoes moist while baking. Optionally, drizzle with milk for extra creaminess.
  8. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. 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.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
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Notes

Slice potatoes thinly and uniformly for even cooking. Drain excess fat from ground beef for a healthier dish. Use beef broth for more flavor or water for a lighter version. Add milk for extra creaminess if desired. A mandoline slicer helps create evenly thin potato slices. Layer potatoes in an overlapping pattern for best coverage. Don't skip covering with foil initially - this helps steam the potatoes. Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
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