Hobo Casserole Ground Beef (Print)
Layers of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese create a warm, satisfying main fit for weeknight dinners.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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450 g ground beef
→ Produce
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 to 5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
→ Dairy
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170 g shredded cheddar cheese
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese
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60 ml milk (optional, for creaminess)
→ Pantry
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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120 ml beef broth or water
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until fully browned, around 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
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Transfer beef mixture evenly into prepared baking dish. Layer thinly sliced potatoes over the beef in an even layer. Season potatoes with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the potatoes. Pour beef broth or water around the edges of the dish. Drizzle milk over the potatoes for additional creaminess if desired.
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Cover the dish tightly with aluminium foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbling.
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Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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For a lighter result, drain excess fat thoroughly after browning the beef.