Description

This comforting Hamburger Green Bean Casserole brings together tender ground beef, crisp green beans, and a rich creamy sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy French fried onions. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that combines protein and vegetables in one satisfying dish that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup French fried onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the French fried onions on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown.

Notes

For extra flavor, try using 80/20 ground beef. You can substitute fresh green beans (blanched) for canned if preferred. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking – just add 5-10 extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: casserole, ground beef, green beans, comfort food, family dinner, easy weeknight meal