Hobo Casserole is a layered ground beef and sliced potato casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, onions, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese and French’s crispy fried onions.
Hobo casserole is a feast for those nights you don’t feel like cooking. We’ve all been there.
It’s a filling, classic meat-and-potatoes-style dish that’s creamy and delicious.
Did I mention it has crispy French fried onions on top? Nobody can resist casseroles with this crunchy crust.
Hobo casserole is a fun take on the classic Mulligan stew (aka hobo stew).
In the early 1900s, camps of hobos prepared this savory stew with easy-to-find ingredients. It was so delicious, the recipe stuck around for a while.
It’s a fantastic dinner option when you’re short on time and ingredients.
Just chuck the ingredients into a casserole dish and let the oven work its magic.
INGREDIENTS
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1 pounds lean ground beef
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1 small onion
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2 medium potatoes, sliced thinly
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4 slices American cheese
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1 (10-3/4 ounce) can of cream of mushroom soup
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1/8 cup milk
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1 1/2 cups French-fried onions
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Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In an 8×8 casserole dish, layer the ground beef, onion, potatoes, and cheese. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Then, pour it over the cheesy meat and potato layers.
- Cover it with aluminum foil, and bake it in the oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove it from the oven, and sprinkle it with French-fried onions.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, and enjoy!