Description
Hobo Casserole (Ground Beef Recipe) is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. This one-pot dish features tender ground beef paired with hearty potatoes and vibrant green beans, all enveloped in a savory sauce that bakes to perfection. With minimal prep and cleanup, this delicious casserole is your go-to solution for easy dinners. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or seasonings to make it uniquely yours! Enjoy a warm, fulfilling meal that will bring smiles to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with salt and pepper until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef with diced potatoes, green beans, chopped onion, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, and paprika.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour; then remove foil and stir casserole. Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- For added flavor, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for about 5 minutes until melted.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg