Description
A rich and hearty casserole layered with savory seasoned ground beef, tender green beans, creamy sauce, melted cheddar, and a crispy fried onion topping. Warm, cozy, and deeply satisfying — the ultimate family dinner or holiday side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh or frozen green beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300g) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions (store-bought French fried onions)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and diced onion over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If using fresh or frozen green beans, boil for 5–6 minutes until just tender. If using canned, skip boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer seasoned ground beef, green beans, and creamy sauce spread evenly. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top generously with fried onions. Return to oven for 5–7 minutes, until crispy and golden.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or corn for extra flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg