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Hobo Casserole

Hobo Casserole is a hearty, beefy, and cheesy dish your whole family will love. This a quick and simple recipe that makes a great make-ahead meal!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
rest time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hobo Casserole, Hobo casserole cream of mushroom soup, Hobo Casserole Recipe, Potato ground beef casserole
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup diced onion, about ½ a large onion
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup fried onions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish with pan spray.
  • Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  • Add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for a few minutes, until the onion is translucent and soft. Drain off the fat and turn off the heat.
  • Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and slice them thinly, placing the slices into a large bowl of cold water.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup.
  • Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with clean paper towels before layering half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer half of the meat mixture over the potatoes, then half of the sauce, followed by 1 ½ cups of the cheese. Repeat the layers using the remaining half of the potatoes, meat, sauce, and the remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese.
  • Top with the fried onions before covering the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 75-80 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the foil and broil under high for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  • Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the potatoes to soak up any residual liquid.

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Nutrition

Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 857mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 3mg

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