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Instant Pot/Slow Cooker Hobo Casserole


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4.8 from 8 reviews

  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Like hobo dinners you make when you are camping but way faster and in a the form of a family-style casserole. The ultimate comfort food!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (or baby carrots)
  • 1 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for about 5 minutes. If there is excess grease drain it off. Add in the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder. 
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot. 
  3. Dump in the carrots, potatoes and finally the soup. Don’t stir.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up release pressure by moving valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  5. Stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  1. Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the beef  and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for about 5 minutes. If there is excess grease drain it off. Add in the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder. Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir in the broth, carrots, potatoes and soup. 
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  4. Stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Instant Pot