Homestyle Hobo Casserole
This comforting Homestyle Hobo Casserole is a complete meal in one dish, featuring seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, carrots, and onions, all smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese. It's a hearty and satisfying dinner perfect for any night of the week.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large Skillet
- Medium Bowl
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 80/20 lean
- 4-5 medium Potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 2 medium Carrots sliced
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup 10.5 oz
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess grease and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and carrots for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and carrots soften.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Assembly and Baking
- Spread the cooked ground beef evenly in the prepared baking dish, followed by layers of sliced potatoes, and then the sautéed onion and carrots.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the vegetables, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of different cheeses. To save time, you can pre-slice your potatoes and onions.