Description
Hearty Hobo Casserole delivers comfort and nostalgia in one satisfying dish. Ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables blend perfectly, creating a rustic meal that warms souls and brings families together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 (10 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10 ounces) can cream of potato soup
Topping:
- 1/3 cup crispy french fried onions
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a cast iron skillet or casserole dish by lightly greasing the surface to prevent sticking.
- Create a dense layer of ground beef across the bottom of the dish, firmly pressing to ensure an even distribution and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Distribute finely chopped onions uniformly over the meat layer, allowing them to nestle between the beef crumbles.
- Arrange thinly sliced potatoes in an overlapping pattern to create a complete coverage on top of the onions.
- Generously sprinkle grated cheese across the potato surface, ensuring equal coverage for consistent melting.
- Whisk together chicken soup, potato soup, Worcestershire sauce, milk, and Creole seasoning in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully pour the soup blend over the cheese layer, using a spatula to spread it evenly and prevent any dry spots.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil, creating a tight seal to retain moisture during baking.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 350°F for approximately 90 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to cook thoroughly.
- Remove from oven, uncover, and sprinkle crispy fried onions across the top for added texture and flavor.
- Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown crisp on the onion topping.
Notes
- Prep potatoes thinly and uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Drain excess fat from ground beef to reduce greasiness and create a lighter, more balanced dish.
- Consider using low-sodium soups and seasonings for those watching salt intake, which helps control overall sodium levels without compromising flavor.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a leaner protein option that accommodates different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 33 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg