Description
This Best Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is a hearty, comforting one-dish meal featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, onions, thinly sliced potatoes, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese baked to perfection. It’s an easy and satisfying casserole perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the ground beef and onions: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is fully browned. Drain any excess grease. Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Prepare mushroom soup mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Layer the casserole: In the prepared baking dish, arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly. Spread half of the seasoned ground beef and onion mixture on top. Pour half of the mushroom soup mixture over the beef layer. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and soup mixture to complete the layering.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, allowing the potatoes to soften and flavors to meld.
- Add cheese and bake uncovered: Remove the foil carefully, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer and return the casserole to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden color.
- Rest before serving: Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing from the oven to allow it to set and make serving easier. Then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add an extra 1/4 cup milk to the mushroom soup mixture.
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for best results in slicing and baking.
- To reduce fat, use lean ground beef and drain all excess grease thoroughly.
- Covering the dish while baking prevents the potatoes from drying out and ensures even cooking.
- Allowing the casserole to rest makes slicing cleaner and enhances flavors.
