Cheesy Hamburger Green Beans (Printable Version)

A comforting bake with seasoned beef, tender green beans, mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar cheese.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 pound ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained

→ Dairy

03 - ½ cup milk
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Canned Goods & Condiments

05 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

09 - 1 cup French fried onions

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat.
02 - Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking apart with a spatula; drain excess fat.
03 - In a large bowl, mix the cooked ground beef, drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
04 - Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the beef mixture evenly in the dish.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes until bubbling and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from oven, sprinkle French fried onions over casserole, then bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the onions are golden brown.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For enhanced flavor, incorporate diced onions or bell peppers before baking. The dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated prior to baking.