Description
This hearty and flavorful hobo casserole, made with ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, is a comforting and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 cup instant mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Mashed Potatoes Layer:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, corn, black beans, mixed vegetables, spices, and cook until heated through.
- Prepare mashed potatoes: In a bowl, prepare mashed potatoes using beef broth. Spread beef mixture in baking dish, top with mashed potatoes and cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
- Add crushed tortilla chips between layers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
