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Hobo Casserole (Ground Beef Recipe)

Hearty hobo casserole with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and melted cheese.
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A hearty and comforting one-dish meal featuring lean ground beef, potatoes, and colorful vegetables baked in a savory sauce under a blanket of melted cheese. It's an easy, family-friendly dinner that delivers cozy flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound red or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped bell pepper, and frozen corn to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well coated. Let simmer off the heat for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top and sprinkle with 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  8. Carefully remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top.
  9. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 12-15 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden and the potatoes are fork-tender.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a certified GF cream soup. Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles can substitute for beef. Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.

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