Ground Beef & Potatoes – Quick & Delicious! Recipe
This Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is a quick and delicious comfort food dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a cheesy topping come together to create a satisfying meal.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup milk (optional)
For the Seasoning & Cheese:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Thinly slice the potatoes to ¼-inch thickness.
- Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Assemble the Casserole: Grease a baking dish and layer half of the potatoes. Spread half of the cooked beef on top. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers, then pour beef broth (and milk, if using) over the top.
- Bake to Perfection: Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil, top with Parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes until golden brown.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy this comforting, cheesy dish!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
Keywords: Hobo Casserole, Ground Beef, Potatoes, Casserole Recipe, Comfort Food