Description
Hamburger Green Bean Casserole is a savory, comforting dish combining juicy ground beef, tender green beans, and a creamy mushroom sauce topped with crispy French fried onions. This easy-to-make, one-dish meal is family-friendly, flexible, and perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or holiday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup French fried onions, divided
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans: If using fresh green beans, trim the ends and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender; if using frozen, thaw and drain well to remove excess moisture.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup with milk. Add a pinch of garlic powder and salt to taste, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cooked ground beef, green beans, soup mixture, and half of the French fried onions until everything is evenly coated.
- Bake the Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. Top with the remaining French fried onions. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Notes
- Drain green beans and ground beef thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole.
- Use freshly opened French fried onions for the best crunch and flavor.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain perfect texture and prevent dryness.
- Season at multiple steps and adjust to taste for a deeper flavor.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hamburger casserole, green bean casserole, comfort food, ground beef casserole, easy dinner, family meal