Description
Hobo Casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table, packed with hearty ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables that blend perfectly together. Grab your favorite casserole dish and get ready for a simple, satisfying meal that feeds a hungry crowd without breaking a sweat.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken or beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup French’s Fried Onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- Season the beef with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Slice 4-5 medium russet potatoes into thin, uniform layers and spread across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1 large finely diced onion and optional diced vegetables over the potato layer.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef across the vegetable layer, creating an even coverage.
- Whisk together 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, ½ cup broth, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup sour cream, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce until completely smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture carefully over the casserole, ensuring all layers are evenly coated.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup French’s Fried Onions across the top.
- Return to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and edges become golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to help set the layers and absorb remaining moisture.
Notes
- Always drain the ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and keep the dish light and flavorful.
- For a healthier version, substitute lean ground turkey or chicken and use low-fat cream soups to reduce calories.
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from being undercooked or overly crispy.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to boost nutrition and create more texture in the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg