Description
A comforting and hearty Crockpot Hobo Casserole recipe that layers thinly sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk or beef broth
Ground Beef Layer:
Potato Layer:
Onion Layer:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Pre-cook ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Layer the Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Grease the slow cooker; add a layer of potatoes, onions, ground beef, mushrooms, mixed vegetables, and bacon bits, seasoning each layer.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika; pour over layers.
- Cook the Casserole: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Add the Cheese: In the last 30 minutes, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top to melt.
- Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with parsley or green onions, serve with bread, coleslaw, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables and seasonings to suit your taste.
- Ensure the potatoes are thinly sliced for even cooking.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Crockpot Hobo Casserole, Slow Cooker Casserole, Ground Beef Casserole
