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Best Ground Beef Hobo Casserole

This Ground Beef Hobo Casserole is a comforting and customizable dish perfect for busy weeknights. It's a budget-friendly meal that combines ground beef, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. Feel free to adapt the ingredients to your liking for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pound potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: crushed crackers or fried onions for topping

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Spoon
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the mixed vegetables and diced potatoes to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
  9. If desired, sprinkle some crushed crackers or fried onions over the top during the last few minutes of baking.
  10. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Store leftover Ground Beef Hobo Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2-3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through, or microwave individual portions. Variations: Mexican-Inspired (use taco seasoning and diced tomatoes), Italian Twist (add Italian seasoning and tomato sauce), Cheesy Potato (top with mashed potatoes before cheese).