Description
This Hobo Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that layers lean ground beef, vegetables, creamy sauce, and cheese over thinly sliced potatoes, baked to golden perfection. Topped with crispy fried onions, it’s a rustic and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 medium-sized 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
For Topping:
- French fried onions
- Sliced green onions, optional, for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, season with salt and pepper.
- Layer Casserole: Layer sliced potatoes in the baking dish, top with beef mixture, and pour sauce over. Add a layer of cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
- Top and Serve: Sprinkle fried onions on top and bake for 5 more minutes. Let cool slightly before serving, garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- This casserole is great for family dinners or potlucks. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
