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Ultimate Hobo Casserole

This Hobo Casserole is a hearty and adaptable dish perfect for busy weeknights. Made with ground meat, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, it's a comforting and budget-friendly meal that can be easily customized to your liking. It's the ultimate comfort food!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Onion powder to taste
  • Paprika to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Spoon
  • Large bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • aluminum foil
  • fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  3. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl (or directly in your casserole dish, if it's large enough), combine the browned meat mixture, diced tomatoes (undrained), corn, green beans, diced potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and milk.
  6. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  7. Mix everything together until well combined.
  8. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
  12. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are tender. Use a fork to test the potatoes – they should be easily pierced.
  13. Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  14. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Customize the vegetables and cheese to your liking. Add a dash of hot sauce for a little heat. Leftover roast can be used in place of ground meat. The casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, adding 15-20 minutes to the baking time. Hobo Casserole freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before baking. If the casserole is too dry, add more liquid before baking. If it is too soupy, use less liquid or add cornstarch to thicken.