Description
Savor the hearty comfort of Hobo Casserole, where layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and vibrant veggies meld under a blanket of melted cheese. A simple, satisfying meal that warms both heart and home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 can (15 oz) green beans
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step: Gather your ingredients and grease your baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
- Step: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Step: Drain excess fat from the meat to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Step: Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step: Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the skillet, stirring to coat.
- Step: Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step: Fold in peas and diced bell peppers, mixing gently to combine.
- Step: Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Step: Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top of the mixture.
- Step: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Step: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Brown the meat until deeply colored; this adds a rich umami base. Slice potatoes thinly, about 1/8 inch, for even cooking and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, beef, potatoes, dinner, easy meal