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
- 1 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 2 medium potatoes, sliced thinly
- 4 slices American cheese
- 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1/8 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups French-fried onions
- 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!
