Description
A comforting and savory casserole made with ground beef, green beans, and a creamy sauce, all baked to perfection for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups green beans, steamed or frozen
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crispy fried onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper, mixing until well combined.
- Add the green beans to the mixture, stirring to coat them in the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: Top with crispy fried onions and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are golden and crispy.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Vegetarian Option: Skip the ground beef and use lentils or mushrooms for a meatless version.
Spicy Version: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some chopped jalapeños for extra heat.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or microwave individual portions for 2-3 minutes.
Freezing: Freeze the casserole before baking for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
