Hobo Casserole Ground Beef (Print Format)
Layers of seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and cheddar baked in a creamy sauce until golden and tender.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
1 lb lean ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 medium onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4-5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
→ Dairy & Canned Goods
05 -
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
06 -
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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½ cup evaporated milk
08 -
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings & Toppings
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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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1 can (6 oz) French fried onions
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, coating all sides.
02 -
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic, breaking meat apart, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat.
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Arrange half the sliced potatoes in a single overlapping layer in the baking dish. Season with half the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly.
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Spread cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the potato layer, covering edges.
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Arrange remaining sliced potatoes over the beef in an overlapping pattern and season with remaining salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Whisk cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and evaporated milk until smooth. Pour evenly over entire casserole and spread with spatula as needed.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole surface. Cover tightly with aluminum foil sealing edges.
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Bake covered for 1 to 1.5 hours until potatoes can be pierced with a fork.
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Remove foil, sprinkle French fried onions over cheese, and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes until onions are golden brown.
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Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes to set. Cut into squares and serve warm.
# Tips:
01 -
Pat potatoes dry prior to layering to avoid excess moisture.
02 -
Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin potato slices.