Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes
Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is a hearty, no-fuss comfort meal that brings simple ingredients together into a satisfying, flavor-packed dish. Ground beef simmers with savory spices, mingling with tender potatoes and a rich tomato sauce. As it bakes to bubbly perfection, the kitchen fills with the warm, home-cooked aroma that instantly comforts the soul.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Assemble the Casserole:
- In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half the sliced potatoes in an even layer.
- Spread half the cooked beef and vegetable mixture over the potatoes.
- Spoon half of the cream of mushroom soup over the beef layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and soup.
Bake and Finish:
- Cover the casserole tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
Notes
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