Description
Hobo Casserole brings hearty comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Packed with ground beef, potatoes, and simple ingredients, this one-pan wonder delivers satisfying warmth for your whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables and Starches:
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings, Liquids, and Cheese:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt & pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank your oven to precisely 375°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for your casserole preparation.
- Grab your skillet and thoroughly cook 1 pound of ground beef until no pink remains, then carefully drain off all excess fat.
- In the same skillet, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the chopped medium onion with 2 minced garlic cloves until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Create your first potato layer using 4-5 thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute ⅓ of your browned beef mixture evenly over the potato layer, then sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the surface.
- Repeat the layering process two more times: potatoes, beef, and cheese, building delicious strata throughout the casserole.
- Generously season your layers with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper to your taste preference.
- Pour ½ cup beef broth and optional ¼ cup milk slowly over the entire casserole to add moisture and enhance flavor.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for exactly 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar and ½ cup Parmesan cheese across the top, then return to oven uncovered for 15 additional minutes.
- Check that cheese is completely melted and edges are golden brown before removing from oven.
- Let casserole rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Save time by using pre-diced potatoes or frozen hash browns to speed up preparation.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef for ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Make sure to drain the beef completely to prevent a watery casserole and ensure crispy edges.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar and mozzarella for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg