Description
Hearty Hamburger Green Bean Casserole is a comforting and satisfying American casserole blending browned ground beef, green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and shredded cheddar cheese, topped with crispy fried onions. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this dish offers rich flavors, gooey cheese, and crunchy topping in a single easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Mixture
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Casserole
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans green beans, drained
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Topping
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking and a bubbly casserole.
- Brown Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until nicely browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat to keep it lighter.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with beef; cook 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Combine Casserole Ingredients: Stir in drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Add Cheese to Mixture: While still warm, stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese for a gooey texture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and all crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until casserole is bubbly and top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving so it sets well and slices cleanly.
Notes
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
- Make Ahead: Prepare casserole mixture up to 24 hours ahead; store covered in the fridge and bake before serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Thaw frozen casserole overnight; reheat covered at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until warm.
- Substitutions: For gluten-free, use gluten-free mushroom soup and skip fried onions or replace with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Vegetarian Option: Replace ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat alternatives and use vegetable broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Hamburger green bean casserole, cheesy casserole, comfort food, ground beef casserole, easy dinner recipe, casserole with fried onions
