Description
This cheesy hobo casserole with ground beef and potatoes is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Creamy, hearty, and easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding the whole family.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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½ cup diced yellow onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup beef broth
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1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1 cup sour cream
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3 cups diced russet potatoes (about 1-inch pieces)
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant
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Make the sauce: Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir well. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly until slightly thickened and smooth.
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Season it up: Add minced onion flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
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Add creaminess: Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy
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Assemble the casserole: Spread diced potatoes and carrots evenly in the baking dish. Pour the beef mixture over the vegetables and gently stir to coat.
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Top with cheese: Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top 😍
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Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and the top is bubbly and golden.
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Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with dried parsley if desired and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 504kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 808mg
- Fat: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g