Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef
This hobo casserole is layered with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, veggies, and melty cheese. A cozy, budget-friendly meal everyone loves!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
- 3 medium potatoes thinly sliced
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika optional, for topping
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for greasing dish
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
Cook the Beef
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Mix the Sauce
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Casserole
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of your baking dish.
- Spread half of the beef mixture on top. Add a layer of frozen mixed vegetables.
- Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining potatoes.
Add Cheese & Seasoning
- Sprinkle the top with shredded cheddar cheese. Add paprika, if using.
Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.