Description
This Hobo Casserole Ground Beef Recipe is the ultimate comfort food! With layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese, crispy tater tots, and hearty vegetables, this casserole is a one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. It’s simple to make, full of flavor, and endlessly customizable. Serve it hot and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well and remove from heat.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Layer the frozen mixed vegetables on top of the beef.
- Spread the cream of mushroom soup evenly over the vegetables.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the soup layer.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake:
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Scoop into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- Customizable: Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini to make it your own.
- Cheese Swap: Use Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend for a unique twist.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and ensure your tater tots are gluten-free.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze the assembled (unbaked) casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hobo casserole, ground beef casserole, tater tot casserole, easy dinner recipes, comfort food, cheesy casserole, weeknight dinner