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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Savory Hobo Casserole Ground Beef for Ultimate Comfort

A hearty and warm Hobo Casserole Ground Beef recipe that combines tender potatoes, rich ground beef, and gooey melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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 lentils or mushrooms
  • 4 medium Potatoes consider using sweet potatoes
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for a gentler flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder if short on fresh
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese mozzarella or gouda can be variations
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning replace with oregano or basil if preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 0.5 cup Beef Broth or Water vegetable broth works for a veggie version

Equipment

  • oven
  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hobo Casserole Ground Beef
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Combine the cooked beef with the sautéed onions and garlic, spreading the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  5. Layer thinly sliced potatoes over the beef mixture, seasoning with salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar and parmesan cheese over potatoes, then pour beef broth around the edges.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
  8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors. Drain fat after browning the beef to prevent greasiness. Check for tenderness before final bake to avoid drying out the potatoes.

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