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Close-up of a bubbling Hobo Casserole with ground beef, sliced potatoes, and vegetables in a baking dish, ready to serve.

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Easy

This easy Hobo Casserole is a comforting and hearty one-dish meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and a creamy mushroom soup sauce bake together to create a delicious family favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Spread the browned ground beef and onion mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes in an even layer over the ground beef.
  6. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired, and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef while browning. Feel free to substitute other cheeses like Monterey Jack or a cheddar blend for the cheddar cheese. Ensure potatoes are sliced thinly and evenly for consistent cooking.