🔥 Hearty & Easy Hobo Beef Casserole Recipe 🍲
If you’re looking for a comforting, budget-friendly, and ridiculously tasty weeknight dinner, this Hobo Beef Casserole is going to become your new go-to! It’s a layered, old-fashioned family favorite that combines simple ingredients with big flavor — and the best part? Minimal prep time and everything bakes together in one dish. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just want delicious leftovers, this casserole checks all the boxes!
📋 Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef (lean)
– 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
– 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for smoky flavor)
– Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
– Butter or non-stick spray (for greasing the dish)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with the milk until smooth.
4. Begin layering in the baking dish:
– First layer: sliced potatoes covering the bottom of the dish
– Second layer: half of the chopped onions
– Third layer: half of the cooked ground beef
– Fourth layer: drizzle half of the soup mixture
5. Repeat the layers:
– More potatoes
– Remaining onions
– Remaining ground beef
– Drizzle on the remaining soup mixture
6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60–70 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
7. Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden top.
8. Let the casserole rest for about 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness (optional but recommended!).
🥄 Perfect Pairings:
Serve this cozy classic with steamed green beans or a side salad for a well-rounded meal your family will love. Bonus: it reheats beautifully for next-day lunches!
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