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Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef: Warm Comfort in Every Bite

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is a comforting one-dish meal, perfect for busy weeknights, combining seasoned ground beef, veggies, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or a plant-based alternative
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 15 oz Diced Tomatoes (canned)
  • 1 can Kidney Beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables or fresh veggies like bell peppers or zucchini
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice or Pasta or quinoa to lower carbs
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded) or Monterey Jack

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • baking dish
  • spatula
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 3–5 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. Mix in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice or pasta with the beef and vegetable mixture.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and smooth out the top.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  10. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to cool slightly before sealing for storage. This retains texture and prevents sogginess.

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