Description
A simple and cozy hobo casserole made with ground beef, potatoes, and plenty of cheese, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and chop the onion.
- Brown the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat: Tilt the skillet and drain off any excess fat from the beef.
- Sauté the onion: Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add seasonings: Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, cooking for another minute.
- Combine soup and milk: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Stir in the potatoes: Add thinly sliced potatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Introduce the creamy sauce: Pour the soup mixture over the beef and potatoes. Stir well.
- Add some cheese to the mix: Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with more cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Optional butter and paprika topping: Drizzle melted butter over the cheese and sprinkle with paprika if desired.
- Initial bake covered: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Second bake uncovered: Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can swap ground beef for turkey or chicken, add veggies for extra nutrition, or change the cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef, casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, potatoes, cheese