Description
Hobo Casserole is a comforting and budget-friendly recipe that combines ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and a creamy sauce, baked to perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish delivers hearty flavor with minimal effort. Keywords: hobo casserole recipe, easy ground beef casserole, comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat (5–7 minutes). Add onion (and garlic, if using), cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper; drain excess grease.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash, peel (if desired), and slice potatoes thinly (1/8-inch thick).
- Assemble Casserole: Layer cooked beef in the baking dish. Arrange potato slices on top.
- Make Sauce: Whisk soup, milk, and sour cream (if using) in a bowl. Pour over potatoes.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil; bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Optional garnish: chopped parsley.
Notes
- Thin, uniform potato slices ensure even cooking.
- Add frozen vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Adjust seasonings like paprika or cayenne for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
