Description
This Hobo Casserole with ground beef is a comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy mushroom sauce are baked together until bubbly and delicious. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Potato Layers:
- 3 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
Sauce:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Layer ingredients: Layer half of the sliced potatoes, beef mixture, and sauce in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes until potatoes are tender. Remove foil, add cheese, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Substitute cream of chicken or celery soup for variation.
- Slice potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
