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Comforting Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners

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A hearty and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender ground beef, buttery potatoes, and a golden cheese crust, perfect for quick family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and slice the potatoes thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Push beef to one side of the skillet, add butter to the empty side, then add diced onions. Cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread half the sliced potatoes evenly on the bottom.
  8. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the potatoes. Repeat with remaining potatoes and beef.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer.
  10. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  12. Pierce potatoes with a fork to check doneness; they should be tender and soft.
  13. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top if desired.

Notes

Drain excess beef fat after browning to avoid soggy casserole. Slice potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Cover tightly with foil during baking to trap steam and soften potatoes. If potatoes are thicker, add extra 10 minutes covered before uncovering. Tent foil loosely if cheese browns too fast. Can substitute cheeses or add vegetables for variation.

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