Description
Ground beef meets comfort in Hobo Casserole, a hearty one-pan wonder that brings simple ingredients together in pure deliciousness. Your family will devour this classic midwestern dish packed with potatoes, onions, and savory meat that comes together faster than you can say dinner’s ready.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 4 Medium Potatoes
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 Can (10.5 ounces) Cream of Mushroom Soup
- ¼ Cup Milk
- 1 Small Onion
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Dice the small onion and sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until completely browned.
- Drain excess grease from the beef and season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Slice 4 medium potatoes into ⅛-inch thick rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Whisk 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup with ¼ cup milk until smooth.
- Layer half the potato slices in the baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Spread the cooked beef evenly over the potato layer.
- Pour half the soup mixture over the beef.
- Top with remaining potato slices and drizzle with the second tablespoon of melted butter.
- Cover the entire surface with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour remaining soup mixture over the cheese layer.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife for precise potato slices, which helps create layers that cook evenly and look professional.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the casserole soggy and heavy.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream of mushroom soup and use reduced-fat cheese, which maintains flavor while cutting calories.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg