Description
Hearty hobo casserole brings comfort to dinner tables with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables nestled in a creamy sauce. Home cooks love this simple, satisfying meal that delivers classic flavors in one convenient dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed chicken soup
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) to ensure proper heating for the casserole.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, carefully draining off any accumulated fat.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in the same skillet until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Create a foundation layer of thinly sliced potatoes in a well-greased casserole dish, arranging them evenly across the bottom.
- Whisk together the condensed soups and evaporated milk until the mixture reaches a smooth, consistent texture.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef evenly over the potato layer, creating a hearty meat base.
- Generously pour the creamy soup mixture across the meat and potato layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the top, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the foil for the final 15 minutes of baking, allowing the cheese to turn golden brown and develop a crispy, bubbling texture.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for added flavor complexity.
- Consider adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition and a vegetable boost.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg