Savory Hobo Casserole Delight
This hearty hobo casserole combines ground beef, beans, and cheese layered with potatoes for a comforting meal. It's easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes, including juices
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Introduce the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat and mix in the kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, then half of the meat mixture, and 1 cup of cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey.