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Homemade Hobo Casserole Ground Beef, sliced potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and creamy sauce, baked to a golden brown and garnished with fresh parsley in a white baking dish.

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

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A comforting, one-dish Hobo Casserole Ground Beef featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, vegetables, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters, and meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20) - Can substitute ground turkey or sausage
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional: adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black pepper
  • 4 Russet potatoes - Thinly sliced; par-cook 5 min for faster bake
  • 1 Yellow onion - Diced
  • 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables - Or fresh vegetables as desired
  • 1 cup Green beans - Optional
  • 1 Bell pepper - Diced
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup - Can swap for cream of chicken or celery
  • ½ cup Beef broth
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups Shredded cheddar cheese - Can substitute Monterey Jack or mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - For garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Glass or ceramic, greased or sprayed)
  • 1 Large skillet (For browning meat)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing potatoes)
  • 1 Heavy-duty aluminum foil (To cover casserole while baking)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring ground beef)
  • As needed Oven mitts (For handling hot dish)

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef with seasonings
  2. Layer potatoes, onions, and peppers
  3. Spread beef and pour cream mixture
  4. Cover casserole and bake until tender
  5. Uncover, top with cheese, bake
  6. Let casserole rest before serving
  7. Sprinkle parsley and paprika

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

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