Description
A warm and creamy Hamburger Green Bean Casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 2 cups green beans (trimmed, fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 cup diced onion (yellow or white)
- 1 cup sliced button or baby bella mushrooms
- 3 tsp minced garlic (fresh)
- ¼ cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- ⅓ cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 Tbsp cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (use 1 cup for a lighter version)
Instructions
- Brown the beef by heating a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cooking for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan, and set the beef aside.
- Sauté the diced onion in the skillet for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in the fresh green beans, minced garlic, and broth, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Create the creamy base by lowering the heat to medium-low and mixing in cream cheese and sour cream until melted and smooth.
- Combine the browned beef with the creamy mixture and season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
- Sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese over the top of the casserole mixture.
- Melt the cheese by placing the skillet under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes or cover and let it cook on low for 3 to 4 minutes until melted.
Notes
For a leaner option, use ground turkey. For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: casserole, family meal, comfort food, green beans, ground beef, mushrooms