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Potato beef casserole fresh from oven

Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes: Best Easy 5-Pot


  • Author: RoniWilliams
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes: a quick, hearty one-dish dinner with juicy beef, tender potatoes, and melty cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 45 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) gluten-free cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  5. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Top with the cooked beef mixture and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  6. Add remaining potatoes and pour the soup mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  8. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until melted and lightly golden.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, ensure the cream of mushroom soup is gluten-free.
  • If potatoes are thick, you may need a few extra minutes in the oven to tenderize.
  • Leftovers refrigerate well and reheat nicely for next-day meals.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of casserole)
  • Calories: N/A
  • Sugar: N/A
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Fat: N/A
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: Hobo Casserole, Ground Beef & Potatoes, Cheesy casserole, Weeknight dinner, One-dish meal, Gluten-free casserole, Comfort food