Hobo Casserole (Ground Beef Recipe)
An easy, cheesy ground beef casserole layered with potatoes, onions, and a creamy sauce—classic comfort for quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 lb russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for GF)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- chopped parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic; drain. Season with Worcestershire, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk milk, beef broth, and flour in a saucepan; simmer 2–3 minutes until lightly thickened. Season to taste.
- Layer half the potatoes, half the beef, one-third cheese, and one-third sauce. Repeat with remaining potatoes and beef; top with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, add remaining cheese, and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and potatoes are tender.
- Rest 10 minutes; garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Swap ground turkey or plant-based crumbles as desired. Use canned cream soup + milk for shortcut sauce. Frozen hash browns can replace sliced potatoes.