Creating Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat.
2. Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Season Meat: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Combine well and take off the heat.
4. Prepare Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
5. Layer Ingredients: Start layering your casserole:
– Spread half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
– Next, add the cooked ground beef and onion mixture on top.
– Distribute the green beans evenly over the meat layer.
– Pour the cream of mushroom soup evenly across the top of the green beans.
– Finish with the remaining sliced potatoes on top.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the final layer of potatoes.
7. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Uncover and Bake: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

This straightforward preparation makes the Hobo Casserole an easy recipe for anyone to tackle!