Description
Hobo casserole delivers hearty comfort with beef, potatoes, and rich flavor in one pan. It’s a simple dinner that feels warm and filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb 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
- ¼ cup milk
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 375°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for easy preparation.
- Grab your large skillet and drop in 1 lb ground beef, sizzling and breaking it into small crumbles over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
- Drain the beef’s excess fat completely, then transfer the meat to a separate plate while keeping the skillet ready.
- Slice 4-5 medium potatoes into thin, uniform rounds about ⅛ inch thick, ensuring consistent cooking.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil, and sauté 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until soft and fragrant.
- Create your first potato layer across the bottom of the baking dish, covering the entire surface with overlapping slices.
- Distribute the browned beef evenly over the potato layer, followed by the sautéed onion and garlic mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp paprika, salt, and pepper across the layers for balanced flavor.
- Gently pour ½ cup beef broth and ¼ cup milk over the entire casserole, ensuring liquid seeps between layers.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Remove foil, scatter 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar and ½ cup Parmesan cheese across the top.
- Return uncovered dish to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Let potatoes slice evenly for consistent cooking and a beautiful layered presentation.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the casserole soggy.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or lean ground beef and use low-fat cheese.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can replace Italian seasoning for a more robust flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg