Description
Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is a hearty, cheesy comfort food classic. With layers of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheese baked to golden perfection, it’s the ultimate easy casserole recipe for cozy family dinners, weeknights, or potlucks.
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
450 g (1 lb) ground beef
4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (about 700 g / 1.5 lbs)
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (150 g)
2 garlic cloves, minced
120 ml (½ cup) beef broth
60 ml (¼ cup) milk (optional)
For the Seasoning & Cheese:
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
170 g (1½ cups) shredded cheddar cheese
50 g (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven: Heat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish. Slice potatoes thinly.
Cook beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic 3 minutes. Add ground beef, seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook ~7 minutes until browned.
Assemble: Layer half the potatoes in dish, half the beef, then half the cheddar. Repeat layers.
Add liquid: Pour broth (and milk, if using) over top. Cover with foil.
Bake covered: Bake 35–40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Finish: Remove foil, sprinkle Parmesan, and bake 10 minutes uncovered until golden and bubbly.
Rest & serve: Let sit 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Slice potatoes evenly for best results—use a mandoline if possible.
Mix in mozzarella or pepper jack for extra cheesy layers.
If beef is very lean, add a splash more broth for moisture.
Rest before serving to help layers set.
Freezer-friendly—assemble and freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Casserole
- Method: Baking + Stovetop Prep
- Cuisine: American