Description
Looking for the perfect easy dinner idea that delivers cozy satisfaction with every bite? This Ground Beef Hobo Casserole is your answer. It’s a rich, cheesy, and hearty comfort food classic made with layers of seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, and a creamy soup blend, all baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re feeding a family or meal prepping for the week, this casserole checks every box for quick dinners, affordable ingredients, and soul-warming flavor. Add this to your rotation of easy recipes, weeknight meals, and hearty food ideas—you won’t regret it.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
3. Season the cooked beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
5. Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
6. Layer the casserole: Start with a beef layer, then soup mixture, followed by potato slices. Repeat until the dish is full.
7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
10. Sprinkle parsley on top before serving (optional).
Notes
Use a mandoline slicer for even potato slices that cook uniformly.
For added depth, try mixing in a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef casserole, easy dinner, hobo casserole, cheesy beef bake