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Hobo Casserole with ground beef, potatoes, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese served from a baking dish.

Hobo Casserole

Hobo Casserole is a budget-friendly, comforting dish made wit ground beef, potatoes, veggies, cheese, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or when you need an easy dinner that’s filling and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium potatoes diced into ½-1 inch cubes
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large bowl
  • large silicone spoon
  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a casserole dish.
  2. Dice the potatoes into ½ inch-1 inch pieces.
  3. In a medium skillet, add the ground beef and seasonings, and cook over medium low heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain any grease.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the cooked meat, diced potatoes, mixed veggies, and soups. Pour into the casserole dish.
  5. Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

Notes

Store leftover Hobo Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warmed through, or cover the baking dish with foil and warm it in the oven at 350 degrees until hot. If the casserole thickens after chilling, add a small splash of milk before reheating.