Creamy Hobo Casserole
This Creamy Hobo Casserole is a budget-friendly meal made with ground beef, potatoes, veggies, cheese, and a creamy sauce. This casserole comes together quickly and is great for busy weeknights, potlucks, or whenever you need an easy dinner recipe.
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I’ve been making this ground beef casserole for years because it’s easy to prep and stretches to feed the whole family. Everything goes into one dish, which makes clean-up simple.
You may also want to try my Crockpot Birria Tacos and my One-Pot Beef Taco Soup with Beans.
How to Make Hobo Casserole
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
2. Dice the potatoes into ½-1 inch pieces.
3. In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef with garlic powder, pepper, and salt over medium-low heat. Break the meat apart as it cooks until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
4. In a large bowl, mix the cooked beef, diced potatoes, thawed mixed veggies, and both soups.
5. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Dice the potatoes into ½–1 inch cubes to ensure they cook evenly and become tender in the baking time.
- You can use fresh, frozen, or a mix of vegetables. Make sure frozen veggies are thawed before mixing into the casserole.
- For best results, shred your own cheddar cheese—it melts better than pre-shredded varieties.
- You can assemble the casserole a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Taste the cooked ground beef before mixing with soups to adjust salt, pepper, or garlic powder as needed.
- Keep the casserole covered with foil for the first 40 minutes to prevent the cheese from over-browning. Remove foil for the last 15–20 minutes to melt and lightly brown the cheese on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Creamy Hobo Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp 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 shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Dice the potatoes into ½-1 inch pieces.
- In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef with garlic powder, pepper, and salt over medium-low heat. Break the meat apart as it cooks until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked beef, diced potatoes, thawed mixed veggies, and both soups. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
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