hobo casserole ground beef
Craving a cozy, comforting meal that brings back rustic charm and homestyle goodness?
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 medium yellow potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
Cheese & Sauce Layer
- 8 oz Colby Jack cheese (freshly grated)
- 10 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 10 oz can cream of celery soup
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Crunchy Topping
- ½ cup French’s fried onions
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped green onions or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 10" cast iron skillet or baking dish.
- Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, press evenly, season with salt & pepper.
- Peel and thinly slice 4 potatoes, layer on top of the beef.
- Sprinkle over 8 oz grated Colby Jack cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together: 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can cream of celery soup, ⅓ cup milk, ½ tsp all-purpose seasoning, and ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour sauce over the cheese layer, spread evenly.
- Cover tightly with foil; place on a baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake for 90 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle ½ cup fried onions on top.
- Broil for 2–3 mins until golden and crispy.
- Let rest for 5–7 mins; garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.