Description

Hamburger Green Bean Casserole is a hearty, flavor-packed comfort dish combining savory seasoned ground beef with tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with crispy French fried onions. This all-in-one casserole is easy to prepare, family-friendly, and customizable to suit various tastes and dietary preferences, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

1 lb lean ground beef
4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

1 can (10.5 oz) condensed mushroom soup
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika or thyme (optional)

Topping

1 1/3 cups French fried onions

Instructions

Prepare and Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and onions are soft, mixing well to infuse flavor.
Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the condensed mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and optional paprika or thyme. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the sauce base for the casserole.
Combine Beef and Beans: Add the cooked beef mixture and green beans into the sauce bowl. Toss gently to coat the green beans evenly ensuring moisture and flavor in every bite.
Assemble the Casserole: Grease a baking dish and transfer the beef, green bean, and sauce mixture into it. Spread it evenly and sprinkle the French fried onions generously over the top to create a crunchy topping.
Bake Until Golden and Bubbling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole for 25 to 30 minutes until it bubbles around the edges and the fried onions turn golden brown and crispy.

Notes

Don’t overcook the green beans; keep them slightly crisp to maintain texture.
Drain the cooked ground beef thoroughly to avoid a greasy casserole.
Use fresh cooked fried onions if possible for superior crunch and flavor over store-bought.
Allow the casserole to rest a few minutes before serving for easier portioning.
Taste and adjust seasoning before baking since condensed soups vary in salt content.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg

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