Hobo Casserole
Hobo Casserole is a comforting one-pot dish featuring layers of ground beef, potatoes, and creamy sauces, topped with melted cheese and crispy onions.
Ingredients
Meat and Aromatics
- 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
Potato Layer
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
Sauces and Cheese
- 1 can (12-ounce) evaporated milk
- 1 can (10.5-ounce) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5-ounce) cream of chicken soup
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup fried onions
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish with pan spray.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Stir in the salt and pepper.
- Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent and soft. Drain off any excess fat and turn off the heat.
- While the beef mixture cooks, peel and slice the potatoes thinly, then place them 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.
Layering and Baking
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer half of the meat mixture over the potatoes. Follow with half of the soup mixture, then sprinkle on 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, meat, soup, and another 1 ½ cups of cheese.
- Top the casserole with the fried onions and cover it tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 75-80 minutes until potatoes are tender and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the foil and broil under high for 1-2 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Hobo Casserole is best served warm right out of the oven. Pair with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.