Easy Hobo Casserole: Comfort Food for Busy Nights
A cozy one-pan Hobo Casserole that brings warmth to the table without demanding hours of your time.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups diced russet potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef along with the diced yellow onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until browned and fragrant.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the meat mixture and stir well for about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth, season with Worcestershire sauce, dried minced onion flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir for another minute.
- Lower the heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, add diced potatoes and carrots, and stir to combine.
- Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove foil in the last 5 minutes to let cheese brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with dried parsley.
Notes
- Check potato tenderness with a fork to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Adjust onions to your taste.
- Assemble the casserole the day before for convenience.
- Use a fork to check that potatoes and carrots are tender yet firm.
- Feel free to use leftover or seasonal vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g