Description
Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is a simple, one-pan meal that combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and a blend of vegetables, all baked together in a flavorful sauce. It’s a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish with cooking spray or butter. Layer the sliced potatoes evenly at the bottom of the dish.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the beef.
- To the skillet with the cooked ground beef, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture. Stir everything together.
- Pour the ground beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the potatoes in the baking dish. Spread it out into an even layer.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just assemble the casserole and bake when ready.
- Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based protein for a different twist.
- This recipe is very customizable, so feel free to add more vegetables or change up the seasonings based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
