Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is a hearty, comforting baked dish with layers of seasoned beef, tender potatoes, and creamy sauce, topped with melty cheese — perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep.
1 lb ground beef
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced or diced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: ¼ cup sour cream or 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Brown beef with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drain fat.
In a bowl, mix soup, milk, and optional sour cream.
Layer potatoes, half of beef and onion, and ⅓ of soup mix. Repeat layers. Finish with remaining soup and cheese.
Cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Slice potatoes thin for faster cooking.
Add frozen veggies for variety.
Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated.