Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef
Experience the warmth of home-cooked goodness with Hobo Casserole featuring ground beef, potatoes, and colorful vegetables. This one-pot dish is not only hearty and flavorful but also an excellent way to use up leftovers. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it brings smiles and satisfaction with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups Yukon Gold or red potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (or fresh)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and mix well.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes at the bottom of the baking dish, followed by the beef-vegetable mixture, and top with remaining potatoes.
- Pour beef broth over everything and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 60 minutes; remove foil for the last 10 minutes to let cheese bubble up before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize your casserole with leftover veggies or different cheeses for a unique twist. For added creaminess, mix in sour cream or cream cheese before baking.