Description
A hearty twist on classic green bean casserole with ground beef, cheese, and crispy fried onions for a complete family meal. This Hamburger Green Bean Casserole is a delicious fusion of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, drained, or 4 cups fresh/frozen
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk or beef broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1½ cups French fried onions
Seasonings and Flavor Boosters
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup mushrooms, diced and sautéed
- 1 tablespoon ketchup or mustard for burger-like tang
- Cooked bacon crumbles for extra smokiness
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Ground Beef: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and paprika. Transfer to baking dish.
- Add Cheese and Onions: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over mixture and top with French fried onions.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this delicious casserole!
Notes
- This casserole combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with classic green bean casserole for a unique twist.
- For better texture, blanch fresh green beans before using.
- Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated, adding extra baking time if cooking from cold.
- For extra cheesiness, mix half the cheese into the casserole before topping with the remaining cheese.
- Serve with pickles and ketchup for a fun burger-themed meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
