Hamburger Green Bean Casserole is a favorite comfort dish that transforms the classic Thanksgiving side into a hearty main course. This satisfying casserole combines ground beef, tender green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and those irresistible French fried onions into one delicious, family-friendly meal. It’s the perfect way to turn a beloved side dish into a complete dinner that everyone will love.
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Why This Recipe Works
Do you love the classic green bean casserole that everyone serves at Thanksgiving? You’ll really love this hearty ground beef casserole version. Simply adding a pound or more of hamburger meat to the traditional green beans and mushroom soup creates a scrumptious dinner that transforms a side dish into a satisfying main course. The combination of savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and crispy onion topping delivers ultimate comfort food satisfaction.
Ingredients
- Ground beef – Provides hearty protein and rich, savory flavor that makes this casserole a complete meal
- Green beans – Tender vegetables that provide color, nutrition, and classic comfort food appeal
- Mushrooms – Add earthy flavor and meaty texture that complements the ground beef perfectly
- Cream of Mushroom soup – Creates the signature creamy base that binds all ingredients together with rich, savory flavor
- French fried onions – Provide the essential crunchy contrast and golden-brown finish that makes this casserole irresistible
How to make hamburger green bean casserole
- Saute the ground beef and mushrooms until the beef is browned.
- Add green beans, mushroom soup, and half of the fried onions. Stir to combine.
- Place the mixture in a baking dish.
- Top with the remaining fried onions.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
Storage & Reheating Instructions of Leftovers
- Refrigerator Storage: Store covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days in airtight containers or covered baking dish.
- Reheating Method: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes until heated through. Cover with foil to prevent over-browning of onions.
- Freezing: Freeze assembled but unbaked casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before baking and add 15 minutes to cooking time.
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This recipe is by Julia Owens. Kansas City, KS. 1971.
Hamburger Green Bean Casserole – Easy Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef seasoned
- 1 can onion rings
- 1 can green beans drain off liquid
- 1 2 ounce can mushrooms drain off liquid
- 1 can mushroom soup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat. Season meat with salt and pepper. Stir occassionally to break up the meat. When the meat is no longer brown add the can of drained mushrooms to the skillet.
- Add green beans, 1/2 onion rings, mushroom soup, and mix. Put into a casserole dish top with remaining onion rings. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes
- I have also made this green bean casserole with frozen green beans with good results. There is also a mix of frozen vegetables called Oriental mix that contains, mushrooms, onions, and broccoli that this casserole works well with too. Use you imagination on this one!
Instead of French Fried Onions, my wife tops the casserole with tater tots and grated cheese.
I really enjoy it but like others have said, use your imagination.
In a pinch I have added 1 can of diced potatoes family says it’s more rounded meal that way. I suppose you could also add rice instead. And yes I add the milk.
Do we need to add milk if using cream of mushroom soup?
Yes, you need the milk along with the can of soup.
1 2 oz can of mushroom soup????
No, it’s a 2 ounce can of mushrooms, 1 can of mushroom soup.
I’m going to use some big FRESH mushrooms instead of canned. YUM!
Sounds delish to me.
Can u use cream of something else? My kids won’t do celery or mushrooms.
Yes, I use cream of chicken all the time. In fact I just use what I have or just mix them, cream of mushroom, chicken or celery.
Oh, yum! My family would gobble this up for dinner!
Looks so good! Never thought to add Cream of Celery! Great idea!
i make this recipe with american cheese and use broccoli instead of green beans and it is wonderful
I will have to try it sometime with the American cheese. The addition of American cheese sounds tasty.