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Close-up of Easy Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Dinner topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Easy Hobo Casserole

This is a simple ground beef casserole recipe that cooks quickly on the stovetop or in the oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of mushroom soup Condensed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup Water or beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 cups Potatoes, peeled and diced small About 2 medium potatoes
  • 1 cup Carrots, sliced
Topping (Optional)
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes (with liquid), water or broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots to the skillet. Stir everything together well.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. If you are using the cheese topping, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top during the last 5 minutes of cooking, or until melted.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can substitute other vegetables like celery or frozen mixed vegetables for the carrots and potatoes if you prefer. For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.

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