Hobo Casserole Rustic Ground Beef and Potato Bake Recipe
Hobo Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines ground beef, potatoes, and a creamy sauce, all baked to perfection. This rustic ground beef and potato bake is a family favorite that’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Potato Layers:
- 2–3 medium-sized Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Cream Sauce:
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- French fried onions for topping
- Sliced green onions, optional, for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Mix mushroom soup and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange sliced potatoes in the baking dish, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. Top with beef mixture and cream sauce.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the casserole. Bake for 30-35 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle French fried onions over the casserole and bake for an additional 5 minutes until crispy. Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this casserole with your favorite seasonings or additional veggies.
- This dish reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Hobo Casserole, Ground Beef and Potato Bake, Casserole Recipe
