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Hobo Casserole

Hobo Casserole

Hobo Casserole is a hearty, beefy, and cheesy dish your whole family will love.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 576 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • large bowl
  • 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 2 pounds ground beef

Vegetables

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup diced onion about ½ a large onion
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper

Potatoes

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes

Creams

  • 1 can evaporated milk 12-ounce
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5-ounce
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5-ounce

Cheese and Toppings

  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup fried onions

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish with pan spray.
  • Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  • Add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for a few minutes, until the onion is translucent and soft. Drain off the fat and turn off the heat.
  • Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and slice them thinly, placing the slices into a large bowl of cold water.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup.

Layering and Baking

  • Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with clean paper towels before layering half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer half of the meat mixture over the potatoes, then half of the sauce, followed by 1 ½ cups of the cheese. Repeat the layers using the remaining half of the potatoes, meat, sauce, and the remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese.
  • Top with the fried onions before covering the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 75-80 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the foil and broil under high for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  • Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the potatoes to soak up any residual liquid.

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 907mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 737IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 367mgIron: 3mg
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