Description
Hobo Casserole comes together with hearty ground beef and tender potatoes that make dinner simple and satisfying. Baked with straightforward ingredients, this comforting one-dish meal delivers pure home-style goodness perfect for your family table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Grab a large skillet and cook 1.5 lbs ground beef over medium-high heat, crumbling it into small pieces as you stir.
- Drain the excess fat from the beef and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Wash 4 medium potatoes and peel them carefully, then slice into uniform ¼-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Chop 1 large onion into small, consistent pieces that will distribute flavor throughout the casserole.
- Create the first layer in your baking dish by arranging half of the potato slices across the bottom in an overlapping pattern.
- Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly across the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter the diced onions uniformly over the beef layer to ensure balanced flavor in each bite.
- Complete the layering by placing the remaining potato slices on top of the onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and ½ cup milk until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture carefully and evenly over the potato and beef layers, making sure all areas are covered.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture during cooking.
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, keeping the foil securely in place.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving, which helps the layers set.
Notes
- Choose russet or Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture and flavor in this hearty casserole.
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with lean ground turkey and use low-fat cream of mushroom soup.
- Enhance the dish by adding a layer of sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms between the beef and potato layers for extra depth and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg