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Ground Beef Hobo Casserole

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For the Topping:

  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or similar buttery crackers
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until it is fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and heated through.

Step 2: Assemble the Casserole

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash brown potatoes with the ground beef mixture. Stir until the potatoes are evenly coated with the sauce.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 3: Prepare the Topping

  1. In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  2. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the top of the cheese layer.

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