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Hobo casserole ground beef in white baking dish with cheese bubbling on potato slices, ground beef visible, fresh parsley topping

Easy Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
This hobo casserole ground beef is hearty, cheesy, and packed with layers of flavor. Seasoned beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar all baked together in one dish - classic comfort food that feeds the whole family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings:8 people
Course:Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American, Comfort Food
Calories:385kcal
Cost:$10.00
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 blend works best
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 6 medium russet potatoes Peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese For topping
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup Or cream of celery
  • 1 cup beef broth Adds moisture
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon teaspoon paprika For color and flavor
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 cup sliced carrots Optional, for extra veggies
  • 1 cup frozen green beans Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet To brown the ground beef
  • 1 9×13 inch baking dish For layering and baking the casserole
  • 1 Sharp knife To slice potatoes thinly
  • 1 Mixing bowl To combine soup and broth
  • 1 Aluminum foil To cover casserole while baking

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in salt, black pepper, and paprika to season the beef mixture. Mix well so all the meat is evenly seasoned with the spices.
  3. Peel russet potatoes and slice them into thin rounds about ¼ inch thick. Try to keep them uniform so they cook evenly throughout the casserole.
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom, then spread the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly over them. Top with remaining potato slices.
  5. Mix cream of mushroom soup with beef broth in a bowl. Pour this mixture evenly over the entire casserole to create a creamy sauce that keeps everything moist.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 60 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 420gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

The key to perfect hobo casserole is slicing the potatoes evenly so they cook through at the same rate. Cover with foil for the first hour to trap steam and help the potatoes get tender, then uncover for that golden cheese crust everyone loves.