Easy Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef - 30 Minute Dinner (Print Version)
Easy Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef combines potatoes, vegetables and cheese in one hearty dish. Perfect weeknight comfort food ready in 30 minutes.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 65 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Contains dairy, gluten-free option available
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
02 -
4 medium russet potatoes, sliced thin
03 -
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
→ Creamy Base
04 -
1 can cream of mushroom soup
05 -
1/4 cup milk (optional)
→ Seasonings & Flavor
06 -
1 packet onion soup mix
07 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cheesy Topping
08 -
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 -
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up with wooden spoon. Drain grease completely and season with salt and pepper.
02 -
In greased 9x13 baking dish, layer half the sliced potatoes, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle half the onion soup mix over potatoes, then add half the sliced onions.
03 -
Spread browned ground beef over potato layer. Add remaining potatoes, onion soup mix, and onions. Pat down gently to compress layers.
04 -
Spread cream of mushroom soup evenly over top layer using back of spoon. Add splash of milk if soup seems too thick.
05 -
Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are fork-tender.
06 -
Let casserole rest 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set. Cut into squares and serve hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Slice potatoes as evenly as possible for consistent cooking—I use a mandoline but watch your fingers!
02 -
Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent greasy casserole that swims in oil.
03 -
Microwaving potatoes for 3-4 minutes before layering ensures they cook through completely.
04 -
This tastes even better the next day when flavors have melded together overnight.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
9x13 baking dish
02 -
large skillet
03 -
sharp knife or mandoline
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 22g
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Protein: 24g