Hobo Casserole

This comforting and hearty hobo casserole uses the layering of potatoes, cheese, spiced meat, and veggies, topped with a creamy savory gravy.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword beef casserole recipes, Ground Beef Casserole Recipes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 45

Total Time 2

Servings -8 servings

Calories 636kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray or 1-2 tablespoons butter
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper divided
vegetable oil
1 cup onion, small diced
1 medium red bell pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
3 cups cheese, (sharp cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack or pepper jack) shredded (I used 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar + 1 cup mozzarella)
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 ounces ( about 1 ¼ cups) French’s fried onions,

Optional Garnish

1/4 cup green onions, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, or butter dish with about 1 tablespoon of butter; set aside.
In a 12-inch skillet, add ground beef (1 pound) and sprinkle with cajun seasoning (1 teaspoon) and (1/2 teaspoon) black pepper. Cook over medium-high heat and crumble until the beef is cooked and there is no longer any pink in the beef.
Add the diced onion (1 cup) and red bell pepper (1), to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are softened, 10-12 minutes. Add minced garlic (1 tablespoon) and continue to sauté stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
Arrange 1 layer of the sliced potatoes at the bottom of the prepared dish. Season the layer of potatoes with (1/2 teaspoon) salt and (1/4 teaspoon) pepper to taste. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup of cheddar over the layer of potatoes. Repeat for the second layer of potatoes, seasoning, and cheese.
Arrange the ground beef and vegetable mixture in a layer over the potatoes.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup (1 can), cream of potato soup (1 can), milk (1/2 cup), sour cream (1/4 cup), and Worcestershire sauce (2 teaspoons). Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables, spreading it out evenly.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 ½ hours.
Remove from the oven, take off the foil, and sprinkle the fried onions (3 ounces) on top. Place under a broiler for a few minutes to brown.
Let the casserole sit for 7-10 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions (1/4 cup) or chopped fresh parsley (2 tablespoons). Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Use a 9×13 baking dish and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Clean-up will be quick and easy.
Place the dish in the middle rack of the oven. This will ensure even cooking.
When slicing the potatoes, make sure the slices are even and not too thick. This ensures even baking, resulting in fully cooked potato layer.

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