Hobo Casserole

Hobo Casserole combines ground beef, onions, carrots, and potatoes in a creamy, cheesy base, topped with buttery Ritz crackers and green onions.

Course dinner, main meal beef, main meal beef casserole

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 597kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced in ½ to ¾-inch cubes
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
⅔ cup sour cream
2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 sleeve Everything Ritz crackers
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch dish.
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. While it is cooking, season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper. About halfway through the browning process, add the onions and carrots. Continue cooking and stirring until the onions are softened. Drain any excess grease.
Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and potatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring.
Stir in the mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Spoon half of the mixture into the prepared dish. Top with half the cheese. Spoon the rest of the mixture over the cheese and top with the remaining cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter, then top the casserole with it. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the crumb topping is golden brown and potatoes are tender.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers, well-covered or in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven covered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until warm. Or in the microwave at 50-60% power for short increments until warm.

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