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Hobo Casserole

Hobo Casserole

Hobo Casserole is a hearty meal featuring layers of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 576 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup diced onion about ½ a large onion
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper

Potatoes and Sauces

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup

Cheese and Toppings

  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup fried onions

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish with pan spray.
  • Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  • Add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for a few minutes, until the onion is translucent and soft. Drain off the fat and turn off the heat.
  • Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and slice them thinly, placing the slices into a large bowl of cold water.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup.
  • Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with clean paper towels before layering half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer half of the meat mixture over the potatoes, then half of the sauce, followed by 1 ½ cups of the cheese. Repeat the layers using the remaining half of the potatoes, meat, sauce, and the remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese.
  • Top with the fried onions before covering the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 75-80 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the foil and broil under high for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  • Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the potatoes to soak up any residual liquid.

Notes

This casserole can be customized with your choice of vegetables or different types of cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 907mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 737IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 367mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked casserole, beef casserole, Comfort Food, Family Meal, Hobo Casserole, layered casserole
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