Burger Bean Casserole

Warm, hearty, and packed with comforting flavors, this Burger Bean Casserole is the ultimate one-dish meal for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Featuring tender ground beef, savory onions, and a medley of kidney and pinto beans, this casserole is brought to life with a rich tomato sauce infused with tangy ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of mustard for an irresistible sweet-and-savory balance. Topped with a gooey layer of melted cheddar cheese and baked to perfection, each bite delivers satisfying textures and bold flavors. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 6, it’s a filling, crowd-pleasing dish that pairs perfectly with crusty bread or a simple side salad. Packed with protein and pantry-friendly ingredients, this easy casserole is a go-to recipe for hearty comfort food the entire family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 90/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for another 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to let the flavors meld.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(7996.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8118.0

Total Fat 147.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 422.1mg	0%
Sodium 14851.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1246.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 391.7g	0%
Total Sugars 96.8g
Protein 474.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3005.4mg	0%
Iron 119.3mg	0%
Potassium 22379.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.1%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 60.7%