Description
This hearty and comforting Hobo Casserole is a delicious layered dish featuring ground beef, potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
Layers:
- 3 cups frozen sliced potatoes or 3 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until browned. Season with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix Sauce: Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer: In the baking dish, layer potatoes, beef mixture, vegetables, soup, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes until bubbly. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- You can use cream of chicken or celery soup as a substitute.
- Sprinkle crushed fried onions or breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- This casserole freezes well; prepare in advance and bake when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
