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A baking dish filled with a savory hobo casserole, ready to serve.

Classic Comfort Hobo Casserole

This hearty hobo casserole features seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75-ounce)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3-4 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced (Russet or Yukon Gold)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn, green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish (9x13-inch)
  • Large skillet
  • Spoon
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook ground beef until no pink remains, then drain excess fat.
  3. Add diced onion to the beef and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute.
  4. Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce (if using), salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
  5. Spread the beef and onion mixture evenly in the baking dish, then sprinkle frozen mixed vegetables over it.
  6. Arrange thinly sliced potatoes over the vegetables.
  7. Pour the creamy soup mixture over the potato layer, ensuring even coating.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and bake for 45-55 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the soup mixture. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or prefer. This casserole is perfect for meal prepping; simply assemble it ahead of time and bake when ready. Cover with foil for the first 30 minutes of baking to ensure potatoes cook through and then uncover to brown the cheese.