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Hamburger Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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This Hamburger Green Bean Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish combining browned ground beef, fresh green beans, sautéed onions and mushrooms, all brought together with creamy cheese and garlic, then finished under a broiler for a melty, golden top. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, it blends classic casserole vibes with a rich, savory flavor in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 3 tsp minced garlic

Liquids and Dairy

  • 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 cups Colby jack cheese, shredded (reduce to 1 cup for less cheesy option)

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef and drain excess grease, leaving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan for sautéing the vegetables.
  2. Sauté Onions: In the same skillet, add the diced onions and cook over medium heat until they begin to soften, approximately 3 minutes.
  3. Add Mushrooms: Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they soften.
  4. Cook Green Beans and Garlic: Stir in the green beans, minced garlic, and broth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the green beans and other vegetables become tender.
  5. Incorporate Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted. Then mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
  6. Combine Beef and Seasonings: Return the browned beef to the pan. Add sea salt, ground black pepper, dried thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  7. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded Colby jack cheese evenly over the top of the mixture in the skillet.
  8. Broil or Melt the Cheese: Place the skillet under the oven broiler for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned. Alternatively, cover the skillet with a lid and cook on the stovetop for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts (note that stovetop melting will not brown the cheese).

Notes

  • To reduce cheesiness, cut shredded cheese quantity to 1 cup.
  • Using a cast-iron skillet helps in even cooking and provides flavor depth.
  • Broiling the cheese gives a nice crispy top; stovetop cooking simply melts the cheese without crispness.
  • You can substitute fresh green beans with frozen trimmed green beans if fresh aren’t available.
  • Worcestershire sauce adds umami; omit or replace for dietary preferences.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/hamburger-green-bean-casserole-recipe/