Description
This Hobo Casserole is a hearty and comforting one-dish meal featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, creamy mushroom and chicken soup mixture, and melted cheese. Baked to perfection, it’s an ideal budget-friendly and easy-to-make recipe perfect for weeknight dinners and busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Veggies
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (10.7 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (with or without garlic added)
- 1 can (10.7 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- ½ cup milk
Cheese and Cooking Aid
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic until the beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper and stir well.
- Layer Potatoes and Beef: Arrange a layer of thinly sliced potatoes evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spread half of the cooked beef mixture over the potatoes.
- Mix and Add Soup Mixture: In a bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup. Whisk in the evaporated milk and regular milk until smooth. Pour half of this soup mixture evenly over the beef layer. Then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the top.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of the remaining sliced potatoes followed by the rest of the beef mixture. Pour the remaining soup mixture over the beef and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the pan with a piece of tinfoil, making sure to tent it so the foil does not touch the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to allow the cheese to brown and potatoes to become tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Use a wire rack or cutting board to slice and serve.
Notes
- This Hobo Casserole is loaded with ground beef and potatoes, making it a filling and flavorful meal.
- It’s very easy to prepare, perfect for quick weeknight dinners and busy family meals.
- The recipe is budget-friendly and can be customized with different cheese varieties or soup flavors if desired.
- For a creamier dish, you can add a little extra milk or cheese.
- Make sure to tent the foil to prevent cheese from sticking to the foil while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 441 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1106 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
