Description
Tennessee Hobo Casserole blends seasoned lean ground beef with onions, Italian spices, sliced red potatoes, and carrots, all simmered with beef broth and finished with a cheesy cheddar-parmesan topping. This hearty one-dish bake is cozy, family-friendly, and simple to prepare, making it perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup diced onion
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ cup beef broth
1 pound red potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch pieces
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
Brown the Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Season the Meat
Stir in Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and ketchup. Add beef broth, mixing to combine, and simmer for 2 minutes.
Assemble the Casserole
In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer the sliced red potatoes and carrots. Top with the seasoned beef mixture, spreading evenly. Sprinkle cheddar and parmesan cheese on top.
Bake
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Red potatoes hold their shape well and bake evenly.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste for extra flavor.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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