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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Satisfying Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef Your Family Will Love

This Hobo Casserole Ground Beef recipe transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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 can swap for ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 medium Potatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese can mix with mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning or use individual herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or cayenne for more spice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or Water or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Milk optional, can use dairy-free milk
  • to taste Fresh Parsley optional for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is golden.
  4. Transfer the beef and onion mix into the greased baking dish. Layer sliced potatoes on top, then sprinkle salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  5. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese, then pour the beef broth around the edges.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole cool briefly, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to explore variations like adding bacon or making it vegetarian to cater to your taste and dietary needs.

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