Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where hearty comfort food feeds a crowd. Hobo Casserole layers tender sliced potatoes, savory browned ground beef, and creamy soup sauce topped with golden cheese for old-fashioned satisfaction.

Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy Sunday suppers.

One-dish oven bake ready in about an hour.

Why This Recipe Works

• Potatoes absorb sauce flavors while staying tender.
• Ground beef provides hearty protein base.
• Condensed soups create rich, creamy binding.
• Layered method ensures even cooking.
• Melty cheese topping seals in moisture.

Ingredients & Prep

• 1-1½ lbs lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: bell peppers, frozen mixed vegetables

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown ground beef and diced onion in skillet over medium heat until no pink remains; drain fat.
3. Mix both cans of soup with milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Layer half the sliced potatoes in bottom of dish. Top with half the beef mixture and half the soup sauce.
5. Repeat layers ending with remaining soup sauce. Cover tightly with foil.
6. Bake covered 60-75 minutes until potatoes are tender.
7. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate covered up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F with splash of milk. Freezes well up to 2 months.

FAQs

Potatoes crunchy? Slice thinner and ensure covered tightly during first bake.
Too soupy? Use less milk or bake uncovered longer.
Make ahead? Assemble up to 24 hours ahead; refrigerate before baking.

Conclusion

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef delivers nostalgic comfort with layered flavors and melty cheese topping. Hearty, satisfying, and endlessly customizable for family favorites. Find more casserole classics at dishfoody.com.

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe

Print Recipe

A classic comfort food casserole made with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, onions, and creamy soup baked together for a hearty, budget-friendly dinner.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
• 2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
• 3. Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• 4. Layer sliced potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish.
• 5. Top with sliced onions and cooked ground beef.
• 6. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk.
• 7. Pour mixture evenly over casserole.
• 8. Cover with foil and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• 9. Optional: uncover, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake an additional 5–10 minutes.
• 10. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Substitute cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
• Add frozen mixed vegetables for extra nutrition.
• Slice potatoes thinly for faster, more even cooking.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 plate
• Calories: 480
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 620mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 26g
• Cholesterol: 90mg

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