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Hobo casserole with ground beef and potatoes featuring golden melted cheese layers in a baking dish, showcasing comfort food perfection for family dinners

Family-Favorite Ground Beef Casserole with Potatoes Recipe

This Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is a hearty, budget-friendly comfort food classic that layers tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese into one irresistible dish. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or potlucks, this easy recipe delivers comfort food satisfaction in under 90 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4-5 medium potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup milk optional
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Slice potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds and keep in cold water to prevent browning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion 3-4 minutes, add garlic for 30 seconds, then cook ground beef with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Layer half the potato slices in the dish, followed by half the beef mixture and half the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
  5. Pour beef broth and milk (if using) evenly over the top. Cover with foil and bake 35-40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  6. Uncover, sprinkle Parmesan cheese, and bake 10 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
  7. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Slice potatoes evenly at 1/4-inch for best results. Always drain ground beef to prevent greasiness. Let casserole rest before cutting to ensure neat servings.