Description
Hobo Casserole is a delicious and hearty ground beef recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This one-pot meal combines tender potatoes, crisp green beans, and savory ground beef in a rich sauce, all baked to perfection. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, this comforting dish is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea or a satisfying meal to share with loved ones, Hobo Casserole delivers warmth and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef with diced potatoes, green beans, 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. Remove the foil, stir the casserole, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbling.
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on top and return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg