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Ground Beef Hobo Casserole Made Easy

This Ground Beef Hobo Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and cheese in a simple one-dish meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish
  • 1 aluminum foil
  • 1 oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) mixed vegetables drained
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 large potatoes thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the ground beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup with the milk. Stir until smooth.
  • In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom. Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the potatoes. Pour the soup mixture on top.
  • Layer the remaining sliced potatoes over the beef mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure it doesn't touch the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can substitute the mixed vegetables with your preferred frozen or fresh vegetables.
For a spicier kick, consider adding some diced jalapeños or chili powder to the meat mixture.
This casserole can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator; just increase the baking time if baking from cold.