Description
Hearty Hobo Casserole brings rustic comfort to your dinner table, blending savory ground beef with simple, satisfying ingredients. Layers of potato, meat, and vegetables create a wholesome meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Transform ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it down while incorporating diced onions until meat turns completely brown and vegetables become translucent.
- Eliminate accumulated fat by carefully draining the beef and onion mixture to ensure a cleaner, lighter dish.
- Introduce sliced potatoes into the skillet, creating a rich foundation by blending cream of mushroom soup and milk, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Initiate a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to meld and potatoes to soften, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Preheat the oven to a consistent 350°F, preparing a lightly greased casserole dish for the upcoming layering process.
- Transfer the simmered beef and potato concoction into the prepared dish, creating an even layer that promises maximum flavor distribution.
- Blanket the mixture with a luxurious layer of shredded cheese, ensuring complete coverage for a golden, bubbling top.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a tantalizing golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest briefly, allowing flavors to settle and making it easier to serve.
- Plate the hearty dish, accompanying it with a crisp salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure a crispy texture.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better hold and creamy consistency during cooking.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with homemade white sauce for a fresher, healthier alternative.
- Layer additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg