Description
Hearty hobo casserole brings rustic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Packed with savory ground beef, potatoes, and classic seasonings, this one-dish wonder will satisfy hungry family members and make weeknight meals deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: Garlic powder
- Optional: Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) to prepare for baking the hearty casserole.
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned, carefully draining excess fat to ensure a rich, lean texture.
- Enhance the meat’s flavor by seasoning with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of garlic powder for depth.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating, then create a foundational layer of thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef evenly over the potato base, creating a robust protein layer.
- Scatter diced onions across the beef to infuse additional aromatic complexity into the dish.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk until smooth, creating a creamy binding sauce for the casserole.
- Gently pour the soup mixture over the entire casserole, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and potatoes to tenderize.
- Uncover the casserole and liberally sprinkle shredded cheese on top, returning to the oven for a final 15-minute bake until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, letting flavors settle before serving, and optionally garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by experimenting with different spice blends like Italian herbs or taco seasoning for varied flavor profiles.
- Replace cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or cream of celery for alternative taste variations.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes to boost nutritional value and create a slightly sweeter twist.
- Lower fat content by selecting lean ground beef (90/10) or substituting with ground turkey for a lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg