Hobo Casserole

A hearty casserole with all the savory flavors for a filling, simple dinner recipe featuring ground beef, veggies, potatoes, and lots of flavor!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 504kcal

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup diced yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided use)
1 cup sour cream
3 cups diced (about 1-inch thick) russet potatoes (about 3 small russet potatoes)
1 cup diced carrots
1 Tablespoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)

Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a sauté pan add 1 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion and 2 garlic cloves, minced over medium heat. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes or until the juices run clear.
NOTE: If not using lean ground beef, you will need to drain excess grease.
Add 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour. Stir for 1 minute.
Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion flakes, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup sour cream. Mix until combined.
Transfer the meat mixture to the baking dish.
Add 3 cups diced (about 1-inch thick) russet potatoes and 1 cup diced carrots. Stir until combined.
Top the casserole evenly with the remainder 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake on the middle rack for about 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are fork tender. NOTE: Oven times can vary so please go by done-ness and not necessarily the exact baking time. Check with a fork, if the potatoes are not fork tender, allow it to cook for longer.
Evenly sprinkle 1 Tablespoon dried parsley on top before serving.

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.