Description
This Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food—layered with seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, creamy soups, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s a hearty, budget-friendly dinner idea perfect for weeknights. (Keywords: Hobo Casserole, Ground Beef Casserole, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food Casserole)
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup diced yellow onion (optional: bell peppers)
5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10–10.7 oz)
1 can cream of chicken soup (optional)
½–1 can evaporated milk or ¾ cup milk
2–3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup French-fried onions (optional)
Garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Brown ground beef with salt, pepper, and onions (and optional bell pepper); drain fat.
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Layer sliced potatoes in the dish.
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Add half the beef mixture, then pour half the soup mixture (soups + milk + seasoning).
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Sprinkle half the cheese.
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Repeat the layers: potatoes → beef → soup → cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 60–90 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Remove foil, top with remaining cheese and optional fried onions.
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Bake uncovered 10–15 minutes until cheese melts and top is crisp.
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Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add veggies like carrots, broccoli, or peas for extra nutrition.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Use frozen hash browns for quicker prep and baking (~35–40 mins).
- Store leftovers refrigerated for 3–5 days or freeze for up to 3 months unbaked, 6 months baked.
- Reheat in oven or microwave with a splash of milk to avoid drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–90 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
