Hobo Casserole

Hobo Casserole is a hearty, family-friendly dinner that layers thinly sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and cheddar cheese, all smothered in a creamy green chile sauce made from scratch. It's perfect for busy weeknights or prepping ahead as a freezer meal. Get the printable recipe at https://thestayathomechef.com/hobo-casserole/ ⭐ Made with real ingredients—no canned soup! ⭐ Great for meal prep and freezer meals ⭐ Comfort food classic with a flavorful twist 🌽🍽️🥩🌶️🍟🧂🌟🥔🍴🧀 INGREDIENTS ⚬ 1/4 cup salted butter ⚬ 1 medium white onion, finely diced ⚬ 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ⚬ 1 cup chicken broth ⚬ 1 cup heavy cream ⚬ 1 cup sour cream ⚬ 4 ounces diced green chiles ⚬ 1 tablespoon garlic powder ⚬ 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco) ⚬ 1 teaspoon black pepper ⚬ 1 teaspoon salt ⚬ 2 pounds ground beef ⚬ 3–4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced ⚬ 1 teaspoon salt ⚬ 1 teaspoon black pepper ⚬ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 2️⃣ Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3️⃣ Stir in flour and cook for 2–3 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and sour cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until smooth. 4️⃣ Stir in green chiles, garlic powder, hot sauce, pepper, and salt. Remove from heat. 5️⃣ In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease. 6️⃣ Layer the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Top with cooked beef. 7️⃣ Pour sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cover with foil. 8️⃣ Bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden. Subscribe for more restaurant-quality recipes you can easily make at home. #hobocasserole #groundbeefrecipes #easycasseroles #weeknightdinners #comfortfood #makeaheadmeals #thestayathomechef