Description
Enjoy a delightful, heartwarming hobo casserole featuring tender ground beef and vibrant vegetables—a comforting meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 3. Add Onion and Garlic: Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- 4. Incorporate Vegetables: Mix in diced bell peppers and frozen mixed vegetables. Cook for about five minutes until softened.
- 5. Add Tomatoes and Seasoning: Pour in canned tomatoes along with their juice. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for ten minutes.
- 6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the beef mixture into a greased baking dish evenly.
- 7. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes; remove foil during the last ten minutes to achieve a golden-brown finish.
- 8. Serve: Transfer to plates and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg