beef and green bean casserole

Recipe by
Valorie Rowland
Aurora, KY

My family & I love casseroles & this is one of our favorites. It's an easy but tasty comfort food dish to make on a busy day. Note: For a spicier version you can add a drained can of tomatoes with green chilies.

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For beef and green bean casserole

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onions
  • 6-8 oz
    fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 16 oz
    frozen green beans, thawed
  • 8 oz
    sharp shredded cheese
  • 2 tsp
    beef flavored soup base or bouillon
  • 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make beef and green bean casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350*. In a large skillet, brown beef, onions & mushrooms in butter. Drain.
  • 2
    In small bowl combine beef soup base (or bouillon if using) into ½ cup boiling water stirring until dissolved. Add to beef & mushrooms.
  • 3
    Stir in frozen green beans & cook on medium heat for about 5 mins. or until contents are heated through. Salt & pepper to taste .
  • 4
    Pour into greased shallow baking pan, sprinkle cheese over top. Bake, uncovered in a 350* oven for 30 minutes until bubbly and brown.

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