Description
This Ground Beef Hobo Casserole Made Easy is a comforting, budget-friendly meal layered with seasoned beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and tender potatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this easy hobo casserole recipe is a classic Southern favorite that feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain and set aside.
3. Thinly slice the potatoes into even rounds.
4. In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with milk until smooth.
5. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish, followed by half the beef, onions, cheese, and soup mixture.
6. Repeat the layers and finish with the remaining cheese on top.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Perfectly slice the potatoes thin to ensure even cooking.
You can swap in cream of chicken soup for a different flavor profile.
For extra richness, add a layer of sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg