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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Hearty Hobo Casserole Ground Beef for Cozy Family Dinners

This Easy Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is a quick and comforting family dinner that uses ground beef, potatoes, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can replace with vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 Onion use yellow or white onions for best results
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh garlic preferred
  • 3 cups Potatoes consider sweet potatoes for a twist
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese substitute with any cheese that melts well
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese can be omitted or replaced with nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning swap for dried herbs like oregano or basil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika optional for flavor enhancement
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Beef Broth vegetable broth is a good alternative
  • 1/4 cup Milk use dairy-free milk if preferred
  • for garnish Fresh Parsley optional for presentation

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet, then brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Spread the beef mixture in the greased baking dish, layer thinly sliced potatoes on top, and season.
  5. Top with shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan, then pour beef broth around the edges.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow cooling before storing leftovers. Reheat with a damp paper towel in the microwave.

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