Hobo Casserole – Rustic Ground Beef and Potato Bake
This hearty classic takes you back to simpler times—warm kitchens, full plates, and that unmistakable smell of dinner baked with love. With layers of beef, potatoes, and creamy goodness, it’s the kind of dish that wraps around you like a hug from grandma. Dig in, share generously, and make it a meal to remember.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
½ cup yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
French fried onions, for topping
Optional: sliced green onions or chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion, bell pepper, and garlic until meat is browned. Drain excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream.
In a greased baking dish, layer half the sliced potatoes, then half the beef mixture, and spread half the soup mix on top. Repeat layers.
Cover with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and French fried onions. Bake 10–15 minutes more, until golden and bubbly.
Garnish if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 |
- Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g