Hobo Casserole With Ground Beef Recipe
The Hobo Casserole With Ground Beef Recipe brings comfort food to your dinner table with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 medium potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet.
- Brown ground beef with diced onions.
- Season meat with salt and pepper.
- Drain excess fat from beef mixture.
- Layer sliced potatoes in baking dish.
- Add frozen vegetables over potatoes.
- Spread cooked beef mixture on top.
- Mix soup with beef broth.
- Pour soup mixture over casserole.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly across surface.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes total.
- Remove foil during last 10 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Microwave sliced potatoes for 3 minutes before layering to ensure even cooking throughout the casserole.
- Remove excess moisture from frozen vegetables to prevent a watery final dish.
- Add salt and pepper to potato and vegetable layers for better flavor distribution.
- Let refrigerated items sit out 30 minutes before cooking for even heating.
- Potatoes should pierce easily when the Hobo Casserole With Ground Beef Recipe is fully cooked.