Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes – A Rustic One-Pan Classic
A hearty, budget-friendly casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, thin-sliced potatoes, onions, and a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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2–3 russet potatoes, thinly sliced
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup milk
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Optional: sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, paprika
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13″ casserole dish.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain fat.
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In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with milk.
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Layer half the potatoes, onions, beef, and soup mixture. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
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Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake 15–20 minutes more.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Slice potatoes very thin for even cooking.
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Swap soup for homemade white sauce if desired.
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Add extra veggies between layers for variety.