Ground Beef & Green Bean Casserole

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of celery soup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and gluten-free alternatives.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Frozen green beans are often more affordable and convenient.

Heat skillet and add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 package of frozen mushrooms.

Add 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and cook until the beef is browned and mushrooms release their juice.

Add 4 ounces of cream cheese and let it melt.

Stir in 1/2 cup of beef broth, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of oregano.

Add 1/2 cup of cream and let the mixture thicken.

Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish.

Add 2 cans of no salt added green beans on top.

Sprinkle additional salt on top of the green beans.

Add 2 cups of mixed cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, colby jack) on top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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