Description
Hearty hobo casserole combines ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables in a comforting one-dish meal. Simple ingredients create a satisfying dinner packed with flavor for hungry families to enjoy together.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil for smooth release.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, eliminating excess fat. Enhance flavor with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Create a foundation layer by spreading thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Distribute half the seasoned ground beef and frozen vegetables evenly over the potato base.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk in a separate bowl, then gently pour half the mixture over the meat and vegetable layer.
- Construct a second layer using remaining potatoes, ground beef, vegetables, and complete the soup mixture coverage.
- Seal the dish completely with aluminum foil, ensuring no steam escapes during the initial 45-minute baking process.
- After 45 minutes, remove foil and generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the surface.
- Return uncovered casserole to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until cheese melts into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Allow casserole to rest and slightly cool for easier serving and optimal flavor melding.
Notes
- Customize vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference for variety and freshness.
- Lean ground beef works best to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Use low-sodium cream of mushroom soup to control salt intake and create a lighter dish.
- Substitute dairy-free cheese for lactose-intolerant individuals or explore vegan cheese alternatives for plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 373 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg