Description
Hearty hobo casserole brings comfort from humble kitchen roots with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables nestled in a savory embrace. Home cooks can savor this classic one-dish meal that promises warmth and satisfaction in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
- 4 russet potatoes, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of potato soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 cup crispy French fried onions
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a cast iron skillet or casserole dish for the hearty meal.
- Distribute ground beef evenly across the bottom of the skillet, pressing firmly and seasoning with salt, pepper, and diced onions for robust flavor.
- Create a uniform layer of sliced potatoes atop the seasoned meat, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potato layer, allowing it to melt and create a rich base.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream of potato soup, Worcestershire sauce, milk, and Creole seasoning in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully pour the prepared sauce over the cheese and potato layer, spreading evenly to ensure complete coverage.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 hours, allowing the ingredients to meld and tenderize.
- Remove foil during the final minutes of cooking, garnish with French fried onions, and broil briefly to achieve a golden, crispy top.
- Extract from the oven and serve immediately while hot and bubbling, showcasing the comforting layers of meat, potatoes, and cheese.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and prevent the dish from becoming too oily.
- Consider substituting cream soups with homemade versions for a healthier, lower-sodium alternative.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace regular cream soups with gluten-free versions and use cornstarch instead of wheat-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg