Hamburger Green Bean Casserole
Indulge in the comfort of a Hamburger Green Bean Casserole, a hearty dish that combines savory ground beef, fresh green beans, and a rich, creamy sauce topped with melted cheese. This one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—but also packed with protein and low in carbs, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (about 5 minutes). Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 Tbsp in the pan.
- Sauté diced onions in the same skillet until softened (about 3 minutes). Add mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in green beans, minced garlic, and chicken broth; cook until softened (2-3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add cream cheese and sour cream, stirring to combine.
- Return ground beef to skillet along with sea salt, black pepper, and dried thyme; mix well.
- Top the mixture with shredded cheese evenly.
- Broil for about 2 minutes until cheese is melted and browned or cover and simmer on stovetop until cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg