Hamburger Green Bean and Beef Bake with Cheddar (Print version)
A hearty ground beef and green bean casserole with creamy mushroom sauce, cheddar, and crispy fried onions.
# Ingredients:
For the beef and green bean filling
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85 percent lean
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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2 cans (14.5 oz each, about 820 g total) cut green beans, well drained
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1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
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1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
For the topping
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 1/2 cups (85 g) French fried onions
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
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Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion, then cook for 7-9 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until the beef is browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, just until the garlic smells fragrant.
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In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture, drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Stir until the sauce coats the beef and beans evenly.
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Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cheddar across the top from edge to edge.
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Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle the fried onions over the top, then bake for 7-10 minutes more until golden.
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Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before scooping so the creamy filling sets slightly.
# Good to know:
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For best texture, add the fried onions only during the final minutes of baking.
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Fresh or frozen green beans can be used if cooked or thawed and dried first.
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Nutrition is an estimate per serving.