Description
Discover the magic of Hobo Casserole, a delightful blend of ground beef, veggies, and creamy cheese that transforms ordinary ingredients into a homestyle feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 diced russet potatoes
- 2 diced carrots
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once warm, add the lean ground beef, diced yellow onion, and minced garlic. Cook this mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is evenly browned and the onion becomes translucent.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the browned meat mixture and stir for about 1 minute to cook off the flour's raw flavor. Gradually pour in the beef broth while continually stirring. Add the dried minced onion flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Allow this flavorful mixture to simmer for another minute until everything is well combined and slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese along with the sour cream. Mix until everything is well incorporated and the cheese has melted into the savory sauce.
- Transfer the meat and cheese mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly. Add the diced russet potatoes and carrots. Gently mix everything together.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake it in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Once baked, carefully remove the casserole from the oven, then take off the foil. Sprinkle dried parsley on top, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Check Doneness: Always test potatoes with a fork to ensure they are fork-tender.
- Flavor Boost: Add extra Worcestershire sauce or a splash of soy sauce for a deeper umami flavor.
- Vegetable Substitutions: Substitute with any vegetables you have on hand.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble the casserole a day in advance and bake when needed.
- Cheese Variations: Experiment with different cheeses for a twist on flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg