Description
Hobo Casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, packed with simple ingredients that make dinner feel like a warm hug. Ground beef, potatoes, and veggies come together in one easy dish your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium temperature. Sauté 1 lb ground beef and 1 diced medium onion until meat turns completely brown. Drain off any accumulated fat.
- Mix 2 thinly sliced potatoes into the beef mixture. Pour in 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup and ½ cup milk. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle bubbling point. Reduce heat and let simmer for precisely 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prepare your oven by preheating to exactly 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Transfer the entire beef and potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread contents evenly across the surface.
- Distribute 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
- Place the uncovered dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 23 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges start turning golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and casserole to cool slightly.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the casserole from becoming too oily.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup for a gluten-free alternative or make your own cream sauce.
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition and color if your family enjoys more vegetables in their meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg