Description
Easy Hobo Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal combining ground meat, fresh vegetables, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. This hearty casserole is quick to prepare and perfect for a family dinner, featuring layers of sliced potatoes, carrots, green beans, and a savory meat mixture baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
- 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained
Other Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite blend)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole evenly.
- Cook Meat Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey along with chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture with thinly sliced potatoes, sliced carrots, drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, then transfer the combined mixture into the dish. Spread it out into an even layer for uniform cooking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. This allows the potatoes and carrots to soften and flavors to meld.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Carefully remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the vegetables are fork-tender.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to make it easier to portion and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or pork as preferred.
- For a lower fat option, use lean ground meat and reduced-fat cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn for extra color and nutrition.
- Use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup to adapt this recipe for a gluten-free diet.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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