Description
Hobo Casserole is a comforting layered dish featuring ground beef, sliced potatoes, mixed vegetables, and creamy mushroom soup, topped with melted cheese. This cozy dinner recipe combines simple ingredients into a hearty casserole that is perfect for family meals any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 onion, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready when your casserole is assembled.
- Brown the beef and onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with the chopped onion until the beef is fully browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Layer the potatoes: Arrange the sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of a baking dish to form the first layer of the casserole.
- Add beef and onion: Spread the browned ground beef and onion mixture evenly over the sliced potatoes.
- Add mixed vegetables: Spread the mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, and corn evenly over the beef layer.
- Pour mushroom soup: Evenly distribute the can of cream of mushroom soup over the layered ingredients to add creaminess and bind the casserole together.
- Top with cheese and seasoning: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste for added flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a crispier top, you can broil the casserole for an additional 3-5 minutes after baking.
- Feel free to substitute mixed vegetables with your favorite seasonal veggies or frozen blends.
- If you prefer a lighter version, use low-fat cream of mushroom soup and reduced-fat cheese.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow it to set for easier serving.
