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italian ground beef pasta casserole with golden melted cheese
Grant Logan

Classic Green Bean Casserole with Ground Beef

This comforting green bean casserole with ground beef brings together creamy mushroom sauce, tender green beans, and crispy fried onions for a hearty one-dish meal that’s perfect for family dinners and cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10.5 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 14.5 oz cans green beans, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups French fried onions

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing spoon
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • oven
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  4. Drain excess grease. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Mix well.
  5. Fold in the drained green beans and mix to combine.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Top with French fried onions and bake for another 5 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen green beans for lower sodium. For a lighter version, try ground turkey and Greek yogurt. Prep ahead and refrigerate the unbaked casserole overnight. Top with cheese for extra richness, or swap the soup for a homemade creamy mushroom sauce.