Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe
Hobo Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish made with ground beef, vegetables, and a simple seasoning mix. Its origin is likely rooted in the need for easy, affordable, and satisfying meals. This casserole is versatile and can be made with various ingredients, making it a popular choice for busy families and home cooks looking for a no-fuss dinner. The combination of savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy topping creates a satisfying meal that's perfect for cold nights or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 2 medium potatoes sliced thinly
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 10-3/4 ounce can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1/8 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups French-fried onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In an 8x8 casserole dish, layer the ground beef, onion, potatoes, and cheese. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Then, pour it over the cheesy meat and potato layers.
- Cover it with aluminum foil, and bake it in the oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove it from the oven, and sprinkle it with French-fried onions.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, and enjoy!
Notes
- Always save French fried onions for last, or they will become soggy.
- Place the meat and potatoes in even layers to ensure they bake evenly.
- If you don’t have French-fried onions, you can also use crushed potato chips.
- To make it vegetarian, you can swap ground beef for textured vegetable protein and bulgar wheat.