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Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes – Quick & Delicious!
Ayoub Bazzi

Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes

A hearty, rustic, one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. This classic American comfort dish combines seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and mixed vegetables, all bound together by a creamy sauce and finished with melted cheddar cheese. It is an efficient, satisfying dinner that requires minimal prep and cleanup, making it a reliable staple for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American Comfort
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (85/15 lean)
  • 4 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
  3. Drain excess fat from the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Slice the potatoes into one-eighth inch rounds.
  5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  6. Spread the cooked beef evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  7. Layer the sliced potatoes over the beef in an overlapping pattern.
  8. Add the thawed peas and carrots over the potatoes.
  9. Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the top and spread to cover.
  10. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  11. Bake for 45 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  12. Remove foil, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Substitute cream of mushroom with cream of celery if desired. For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before covering the dish. Keep the potatoes thinly sliced to ensure even cooking within the timeframe.