Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Homemade hobo casserole with ground beef and potatoes in a baking dish on a white kitchen counter, viewed from above.

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

A cozy, budget-friendly casserole layered with ground beef, potatoes, onions, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and feeding a crowd ; hearty, classic, and full of flavor.

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Course: Comfort Food, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Family Style, Midwest

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 1 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 480kcal

Cost: $13

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking dish
1 Mandoline slicer or sharp knife
1 Aluminum foil
1 Rubber spatula
1 Sheet pan
1 Cutting board
1 Chef’s knife

Ingredients

1½ lb Ground beef (80/20) Keeps casserole moist and flavorful
4–5 Russet potatoes Thinly sliced
1 Large onion Diced
2 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
1 can Cream of mushroom soup Substitute with cream of chicken if desired
Salt and black pepper To taste, for seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika Optional, for color and subtle smokiness

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Slice potatoes thin and dice onion.
Season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half the potatoes, then onions, then seasoned ground beef. Repeat the layers if necessary.
Spread cream of mushroom soup evenly over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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