Green Bean and Hamburger Casserole
Introduction
Green bean and hamburger casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that combines the flavors of ground beef, green beans, and creamy sauce. It is a perfect comfort food that can be enjoyed by the whole family. This casserole is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) green beans, drained
– 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Stir in the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, and paprika. Mix well to combine.
5. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
10. Serve the green bean and hamburger casserole warm and enjoy!
Serving Size and Cook Time:
This recipe yields approximately 6 servings. The estimated cooking time is about 45 minutes, including preparation and baking.