Description
This Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is a cozy, budget-friendly classic made with just a handful of ingredients. Layers of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and creamy mushroom sauce come together in one dish for the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey or chicken)
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken/celery)
- 1/2 cup milk (or broth or non-dairy milk)
- 1 small onion, chopped (or 1 tsp onion powder)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or any melty cheese)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, frozen mixed veggies, parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. Drain excess fat.
- Slice Potatoes: While the beef is cooking, peel and slice potatoes thinly and evenly. Soaking in cold water can help prevent browning.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Casserole: In a greased 9×13” baking dish, layer half of the potatoes, then the cooked ground beef, then chopped onion (if using), followed by the rest of the potatoes.
- Pour the Sauce: Pour the soup mixture over the layers evenly.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Then remove foil, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
To make it ahead, assemble the casserole up to a day early and refrigerate. Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave. Add veggies like peas or carrots to boost nutrition. For crunch, top with crushed crackers or fried onions during the final bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6th of casserole)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg