Hamburger Green Bean Casserole
A comforting one-dish casserole featuring ground beef, green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and topped with crunchy French fried onions and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained Other vegetables like peas or mixed veggies can be substituted.
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup Dairy-free alternatives can be used.
- ½ cup milk Dairy-free milk can work as a substitute.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to add more cheese for a cheesier casserole.
- 1 cup French fried onions For added crunch.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasonings as preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out beforehand.
- Drain the green beans and set them aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cooking
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat once the beef is browned.
- 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. Stir until well combined.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread the mixture evenly across it.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until bubbly and 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 until the onions are golden brown.
Serving
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm paired with a salad or crusty bread.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and is great for leftovers. Reheat in the oven or microwave.