Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Potatoes (Print-Friendly Version)
Ground beef, potatoes, and cheese baked in comfort-food layers for a hearty, satisfying meal.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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1 pound ground beef
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4 to 5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced to 1/4-inch thickness
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup beef broth
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1/4 cup milk (optional)
→ Seasoning and Cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds for even cooking.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, breaking up with a spoon. Remove from heat.
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Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom, followed by half of the cooked beef mixture, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and cheddar.
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Evenly pour beef broth and, if desired, milk over the assembled layers.
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
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Remove foil, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the surface is golden brown.
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Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
# Extra Tips:
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Thinly slicing potatoes ensures they bake evenly throughout the dish.
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For enhanced creaminess, add extra cheese or substitute a splash of heavy cream for milk.
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Introduce a kick of spice by incorporating red pepper flakes into the beef mixture.