The Ultimate Beef & Potato Comfort Bake

🔥 HOBO CASSEROLE: RUSTIC GROUND BEEF & POTATO BAKE 🥔🥘

Layers of golden potatoes, juicy ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar… this is comfort food at its finest! 🤤 Perfect for cozy nights or hearty family dinners.

📋 Ingredients:

↘️1½ lb (680 g) ground beef

↘️1 medium onion, finely chopped

↘️2 cloves garlic, minced

↘️5–6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (Yukon Gold or Russet)

↘️1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of mushroom soup

↘️1/2 cup sour cream

↘️1/2 cup milk

↘️1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

↘️1 tsp paprika

↘️Salt & black pepper, to taste

↘️1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing)

↘️Chopped parsley or green onion, for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ Preheat: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2️⃣ Cook beef: Brown beef (6–8 min). Add onion & garlic, cook 2–3 min more. Season with paprika, salt & pepper.

3️⃣ Mix sauce: Whisk soup, sour cream & milk until smooth. Season lightly.

4️⃣ Layer: Potatoes → beef → sauce. Repeat. Finish with sauce on top.

5️⃣ Bake: Cover with foil, bake 45 min. Remove foil, add cheese, bake 15–20 min until bubbly & golden.

6️⃣ Serve: Rest 10 min. Garnish with parsley or green onions.

⏰ Prep: 20 min | 🔥 Cook: 1 hr | 🍽️ Servings: 6 | ⚡ Calories: ~560