Homestyle Hamburger Green Bean Casserole Fix (Print Version)

Hamburger Green Bean Casserole: The classic comfort food you remember! Ground beef, green beans, and a creamy sauce for your next easy dinner.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Contains meat, dairy, gluten

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
02 - 2 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, drained
03 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Flavor Boosters

06 - 1 tsp onion powder
07 - 1 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

→ Crunchy Topping

10 - 1.5 cups crispy fried onions, divided

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, let's get that ground beef sizzling! Grab a large skillet, set it over medium-high heat, and toss in your ground beef. Break it up with a spoon, you know, get it nice and crumbly. Cook it until it's beautifully browned all over, no pink bits left. Oh, the smell of browning beef, it just signals comfort food, doesn't it? Once it's done, drain off all that extra grease. Seriously, don't skip this step; it keeps your casserole from being, well, greasy. I've definitely skipped it before, and learned my lesson the hard way!
02 - Now for the creamy heart of our Hamburger Green Bean Casserole. In a large mixing bowl, combine that trusty can of cream of mushroom soup with the whole milk. Whisk it until it's smooth and luscious—no lumpy bits allowed! Then, stir in your onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Give it a good taste here; adjust the seasonings if you think it needs a little more oomph. This is where you can personalize it a bit, maybe a dash more pepper if you like a kick. I sometimes add a tiny bit of Worcestershire sauce here, just a secret little something.
03 - Time to bring it all together! Add your drained green beans and the cooked, drained ground beef to the creamy soup mixture. Give it a really good stir, making sure everything is evenly coated. This is where the magic starts to happen, where it transforms into that familiar, comforting casserole mix. Honestly, it already smells amazing at this point! Gently fold in about half a cup of your shredded cheddar cheese now; it'll melt into the mix as it bakes, adding another layer of creamy, cheesy goodness. Don't be shy with your stirring, just make sure everything is happy together.
04 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab a 9x13 inch baking dish – my old reliable, honestly. Pour the entire glorious mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it out evenly. Make sure it's nice and flat so everything cooks consistently. Now, here's where the anticipation builds: pop it into the preheated oven. Let it bake for about 20-25 minutes. You're looking for it to be bubbly around the edges, and the sauce should be heated through and slightly thickened. Oh, the aroma that starts to waft through the kitchen during this step is just pure comfort!
05 - Almost there! After that initial bake time, pull your casserole out of the oven. Now for the star of the show: those crispy fried onions! Sprinkle a generous cup of them evenly over the top of your bubbly casserole. If you're like me, you might sneak a few extra on there, because, why not? That crunch is everything! You can also sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the onions if you want an extra cheesy, crispy topping. This step makes the Hamburger Green Bean Casserole truly iconic.
06 - Return the casserole to the oven for another 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on it! You want those fried onions to turn a beautiful golden brown and get extra crispy, not burnt. The cheese, if you added more, should be perfectly melted and bubbly. Once it's looking just right, pull it out of the oven. Now, the hardest part, honestly: let it rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving. This resting time helps the sauce set up a bit and prevents it from being too runny when you scoop it out. The flavors also meld together even more. It's a game-changer, trust me!

# Notes:

01 - Always drain ground beef and green beans thoroughly to avoid a watery casserole.
02 - For best crispy fried onions in leftovers, add them fresh after reheating.
03 - Cream of celery or chicken soup can be swapped for cream of mushroom if preferred.
04 - Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for the ultimate comfort meal.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - 9x13 inch baking dish
02 - large skillet
03 - large mixing bowl

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 500 Calories
Total Fat: 30g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 35g

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