Hobo Casserole Ground Beef (Print Version)

Ground beef, potatoes, and cheese layered for a hearty, comforting oven-baked dinner any night of the week.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced

→ Sauce and Toppings

08 - 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
09 - ½ cup milk
10 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
12 - 1 tablespoon butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Peel and slice the potatoes into thin, even rounds, using a mandoline slicer if available.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sauté the chopped onions until the meat is cooked and the onions are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess grease. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, and stir well.
03 - Layer half of the sliced potatoes evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the cooked ground beef mixture over the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and beef.
04 - In a small bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with the milk until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the casserole, ensuring it seeps into all layers.
05 - Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole. Drizzle melted butter over the cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
06 - Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set. Garnish with paprika if desired, and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Slice the potatoes as uniformly as possible to ensure even cooking.
02 - Greasing the baking dish helps prevent potatoes from sticking to the bottom.
03 - Feel free to adjust the seasonings to personal taste.
04 - Allow the casserole to rest before serving to set the layers.

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