Description
Need a hearty, family-favorite dish that’s as satisfying as it is easy? This Hobo Casserole Ground Beef is a weeknight dream come true. Picture layers of savory seasoned beef, creamy mushroom sauce, tender thin-sliced potatoes, and a bubbling cheddar topping—it’s everything you crave in comfort food. Whether you need dinner ideas for the week or food ideas for feeding a crowd, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, cozy casseroles, or when you just want something warm and cheesy on the table.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess grease.
3. In a bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
4. Add the beef and onion mixture to the creamy mix and stir to combine.
5. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom.
6. Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes. Repeat layers.
7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispy top, broil for 2–3 minutes after baking.
Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing to help set layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: hobo casserole, ground beef casserole, cheesy potato bake, dinner ideas