Description
Hobo Casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table, with hearty ground beef and simple ingredients that make weeknight meals a breeze. Packed with potato, vegetable, and meat layers, this classic casserole delivers a satisfying meal your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grab your casserole dish and coat it thoroughly with olive oil. Set your oven to precisely 375°F to create the perfect cooking environment.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble 1 pound of ground beef into the pan with chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the meat turns completely brown and no pink remains.
- Drain away any excess fat from the beef mixture to keep your casserole from becoming greasy. Season the meat with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Layer 2-3 thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of your greased dish. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning evenly over the potato layer.
- Spread your seasoned beef mixture directly over the first potato layer, creating an even distribution of meat across the dish.
- Complete the layering by arranging the remaining potato slices on top of the beef. Dust with another ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon of paprika.
- Pour ½ cup of beef broth carefully across the casserole to help moisten the potatoes during cooking.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese over the entire surface.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and slide into the 375°F oven. Bake for 45 minutes, keeping the foil tight to trap moisture.
- Remove the foil after 45 minutes and return the casserole to the oven. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese turns golden and potatoes become fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps the layers settle and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Use russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for the best texture and flavor in this hearty casserole.
- Slice potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with lean ground turkey or chicken to reduce fat content.
- Sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley on top before serving to add a bright, fresh touch to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 to 6
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg