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Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes

Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes: Comfort Food Bliss

Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is a budget-friendly, one-pan meal that combines ground beef and cheesy potatoes for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound ground beef or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian option
  • 4 medium potatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth or vegetable broth for veggie option
  • 1/2 cup milk optional for creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Grease a large baking dish with olive oil. Layer half of sliced potatoes, half of beef mixture, and half of cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
  6. Pour beef broth over the layers, adding milk if desired.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with additional ingredients such as red pepper flakes or different vegetables as desired.

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