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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef: Hearty Comfort Food with Tender Potatoes and Cheese

Name: Hobo Casserole Ground Beef: Hearty Comfort Food with Tender Potatoes and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 4 medium potatoes (thinly sliced); 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 0.5 cup beef broth (or water); 0.25 cup milk (optional, for creaminess); fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))

By Noah BennettAug 18, 2026

This Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is a savory, comforting dish featuring tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheese baked together in a single pan. Perfect for a family dinner, this hearty meal is easy to prepare and ready in under an hour. The combination of flavors melds beautifully, making it a satisfying choice for busy nights. Serve it alongside a simple salad or garlic bread for a complete experience that everyone will enjoy.

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65 min totalEasy4 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•1 lb ground beef
•1 tablespoon olive oil
•1 medium onion (chopped)
•2 cloves garlic (minced)
•4 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
•1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
•0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
•0.5 teaspoon paprika
•salt (to taste)
•pepper (to taste)
•0.5 cup beef broth (or water)
•0.25 cup milk (optional, for creaminess)
•fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat if needed.
4
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
5
Layer the thinly sliced potatoes on top of the ground beef in the prepared baking dish.
6
First, spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of the dish.
7
Then, arrange the potatoes on top, seasoning them with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
8
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese over the beef.
9
Pour the beef broth (or water) around the edges of the casserole to keep the potatoes moist while baking.
10
Optionally, drizzle with milk for extra creaminess.
11
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
12
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
13
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot!