Description
This Hamburger Green Bean Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish featuring savory ground beef, tender green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with crispy French fried onions. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole brings classic flavors together in a quick and easy baked dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained
Dairy and Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings and Seasonings
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking your casserole evenly.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess fat to avoid greasiness in your casserole.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned ground beef, drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well blended.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously to prevent sticking. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture to create a flavorful, melty topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Add Onions and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle French fried onions evenly on top, then return it to the oven to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For a lower sodium version, use reduced-sodium canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a lighter option.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, broil the casserole for the last 2 minutes instead of baking those final minutes.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add extra baking time if baking from chilled.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
