Hobo Casserole Ground Beef
A hearty, comforting casserole with layers of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, vegetables, and melted cheese, baked to perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean recommended)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken/celery)
- ½ cup milk (or sour cream for creaminess)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup French fried onions (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.Brown the beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until soft.Layer potatoes: Arrange half the potato slices in the baking dish. Top with half the beef mixture.Add sauce: Whisk soup and milk; pour half over the beef. Repeat layers.Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle cheese (and French fried onions if using), and bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly.Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use ground turkey, frozen hash browns, or gluten-free soup. Add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms .
- Storage: Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) .