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Hobo Casserole Recipe: Easy Ground Beef & Potato Dinner Your Family Will Love

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This hobo casserole is a comforting, budget-friendly dinner featuring layers of savory ground beef, tender potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a creamy soup sauce, all baked to golden perfection. It’s a flexible, crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred, but lean works too)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken/celery)
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole milk preferred, but any kind works)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (about 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper)
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (peas, carrots, corn, or fresh)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Nonstick cooking spray or butter (for greasing baking dish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 2-3 quart baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Add diced onion and garlic (if using) to the skillet and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, dried parsley, and paprika. Stir to combine.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
  6. Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick rounds. If slices brown, soak in cold water and drain before layering.
  7. Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  8. Top with half the beef mixture, then half the mixed vegetables.
  9. Pour half the soup mixture over the top and spread evenly.
  10. Repeat the layers: potatoes, beef, veggies, soup.
  11. If using cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top.
  12. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  13. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling and potatoes are fork-tender.
  14. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free condensed soup or homemade sauce. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and cheese. Slice potatoes evenly for best results. If casserole looks dry halfway through baking, drizzle a bit more milk over the top. For a crispier cheese topping, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end. Casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking (add 10-15 minutes to bake time if cold).

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