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Hobo Casserole

A warm and hearty casserole made with ground beef, potatoes, and creamy mushroom soup, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • 4 medium potatoes, sliced You can use russet or Yukon gold potatoes.
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup Substitute with cream of chicken or homemade béchamel if desired.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar is recommended, but any cheese can work.
  • 1 medium onion, diced White or yellow onion works well.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season generously.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onions until cooked through.
Assembly
  1. Grease your casserole dish and layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom.
  2. Spread the cooked ground beef and onion mixture over the potato layer.
  3. Pour the cream of mushroom soup evenly across the beef.
  4. Top with the remaining sliced potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  2. After 60 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, and bake again for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing. It keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.