Description
This recipe provides a hearty, budget-friendly, one-dish meal using ground beef, potatoes, and a creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2–3 medium-sized Russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.75 oz
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- French fried onions for topping
- sliced green onions optional, for garnish
- chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Break up the meat as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- In a bowl, mix the condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth. Season this sauce with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes in two layers in the bottom of the greased baking dish. Lightly season each potato layer with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the potato layers.
- Pour the cream sauce over the beef and vegetables, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle French fried onions over the top. Return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are crispy.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped fresh parsley, if you wish.
Notes
- This casserole is a filling meal built from simple, familiar ingredients.
- It works well as a practical dinner for busy weeks.
- For a different flavor, you can substitute cream of chicken soup for the mushroom soup.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: Hobo Casserole, Ground Beef, Potatoes, Casserole, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Dump and Go, Budget Meal