Description
This Best Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe is a hearty and comforting dish featuring browned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this casserole combines easy stovetop preparation with oven baking to create a warm, cheesy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
Dairy and Canned Goods
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: In a skillet or large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together until the beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain any excess grease to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Add potatoes and soup mixture: Stir in the thinly sliced potatoes, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and milk into the beef and onions. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil on the stovetop, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes become tender but not falling apart.
- Preheat oven: While the mixture simmers, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Transfer to casserole dish: Pour the beef and potato mixture evenly into a greased casserole dish, spreading it out for consistent baking.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese topping is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving to allow the dish to set and to avoid burns.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup for a different flavor.
- For extra cheesiness, mix some cheese into the beef mixture before baking.
- Use a sharp cheddar or a blend of cheeses for enhanced flavor.
- Make sure to slice the potatoes thinly so they cook evenly during simmering and baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
