Hobo Casserole Rustic Ground Beef and Potato Bake

Ingredients

• 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
• Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Layer Casserole: In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, followed by the beef mixture. Repeat the layers.

4. 4

   Mix Sauce: In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Pour over the layered ingredients.

5. 5

   Add Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

6. 6

   Bake: Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and the potatoes are cooked through.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve: Top with French fried onions, green onions, and parsley before serving.