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Homemade Hobo Casserole Ground Beef, sliced potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and creamy sauce, baked to a golden brown and garnished with fresh parsley in a white baking dish.

Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

A comforting, one-dish Hobo Casserole Ground Beef featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, vegetables, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters, and meal prep.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best hobo casserole recipe, Hobo casserole Allrecipes, Hobo Casserole Ground Beef, Hobo casserole ground beef potato recipe, Pioneer Woman Hobo casserole ground beef, Tennessee Hobo casserole recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Glass or ceramic, greased or sprayed)
  • 1 Large skillet (For browning meat)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing potatoes)
  • 1 Heavy-duty aluminum foil (To cover casserole while baking)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring ground beef)
  • As needed Oven mitts (For handling hot dish)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20) - Can substitute ground turkey or sausage
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional: adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black pepper
  • 4 Russet potatoes - Thinly sliced; par-cook 5 min for faster bake
  • 1 Yellow onion - Diced
  • 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables - Or fresh vegetables as desired
  • 1 cup Green beans - Optional
  • 1 Bell pepper - Diced
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup - Can swap for cream of chicken or celery
  • ½ cup Beef broth
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups Shredded cheddar cheese - Can substitute Monterey Jack or mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - For garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef with seasonings
  • Layer potatoes, onions, and peppers
  • Spread beef and pour cream mixture
  • Cover casserole and bake until tender
  • Uncover, top with cheese, bake
  • Let casserole rest before serving
  • Sprinkle parsley and paprika

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg