Description
This Hobo Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef, potatoes, and a creamy mushroom sauce, all baked to perfection. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy French fried onions, it’s a rustic and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Potato Layers:
- 2–3 medium-sized Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Cream Sauce:
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- French fried onions for topping
- Sliced green onions, optional, for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Mix mushroom soup and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange potato slices in the casserole dish, seasoning each layer. Top with beef mixture and cream sauce.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Top with French fried onions and bake briefly. Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
