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Hobo Casserole Recipe Is a Family Dinner Winner (8 Ingredients)

This hearty hobo casserole cooked in a pressure cooker layers savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and melty cheddar cheese for a warm and comforting family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker
  • 1 Spoon or spatula for layering and mixing

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef browned
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 3 cups sliced potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is cooked through and onion is soft. Drain the fat.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Layer the sliced potatoes at the bottom of the pressure cooker insert.
  • Spoon the cooked beef and onion mixture over the potatoes evenly.
  • Pour the soup mixture over the beef layer.
  • Seal the pressure cooker and cook on high for 20 minutes after pressure builds. Allow natural release for 10 minutes before finishing with slow manual release.
  • Open the lid, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, then close lid without sealing for 5–10 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Serve and enjoy the hot, cheesy casserole straight from the cooker.

Notes

Leftovers stay fresh for several days if stored in airtight containers or double wrapped. Reheat gently with a splash of milk if needed.