Hobo Casserole Ground Beef
A hearty, cheesy, and comforting casserole layered with ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese, baked to perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Mixing spoon
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4-5 medium potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth for moisture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown ground beef until cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Season beef mixture with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Layer thinly sliced potatoes on the bottom.
- Spread beef mixture evenly over potatoes.
- Top with cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour beef broth around the edges of the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until golden and potatoes are tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For a twist, try using sweet potatoes, add mushrooms, or swap cheddar for mozzarella. Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.