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Hearty Hamburger & Green Bean Casserole

Hearty Hamburger Green Bean Casserole

This comforting dish layers seasoned ground beef with tender green beans and a creamy mushroom sauce.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 14.5 ounces each green beans drained
  • 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 Inch Baking Dish
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Colander
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Cook the beef until it is browned and no pink remains then drain any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until it becomes fragrant.
  5. Season the meat mixture with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
  6. Combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
  7. Spread the cooked ground beef evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Layer the drained green beans directly on top of the beef layer.
  9. Pour the soup and milk mixture over the green beans and spread it to the edges.
  10. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  11. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  12. Remove the dish and top with the crispy fried onions before returning it to the oven.
  13. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are golden and the edges are bubbly.
  14. Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.

Notes

You can substitute fresh or frozen green beans if you steam them slightly before layering.
Ground turkey or sausage can be used instead of beef for a different flavor profile.
Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef while browning for extra depth of flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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