Beef and green bean casserole recipe

Beef and Green Bean Casserole recipe

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This Beef and Green Bean Casserole recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Made with tender beef, crisp green beans, and a flavorful sauce, it's a delicious one-pot meal that will satisfy everyone's taste buds. The casserole is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite spices and seasonings. Serve it with a side of mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Keywords: beef, green bean casserole, comfort food, one-pot meal, family dinner.

Beef and green bean casserole recipe details

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Ingredients

500 g	green beans, trimmed and halved
2	onions, chopped
	salt and pepper
1 clove(s)	garlic, chopped
2 tbsp	oil
600 g	beef mince
2 tbsp	tomato puree
1 can(s)	peeled tomatoes, diced
	paprika powder
	sugar
1 tbsp	butter
1 tbsp	flour
250 ml	vegetable stock
250 ml	milk
100 g	freshly grated Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Cook the beans in salted water for 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In a saucepan, heat the oil. Stir-fry the mince with onions and garlic for 10-15 minutes or until the meat is brown and crumbly. Stir in the tomato purée and fry for 2 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, sugar and paprika powder, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

In a saucepan heat the butter. Stir in the flour and cook stirring until well combined. Whisk in the milk and the stock and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add most of the Cheddar cheese and cook stirring until melted. Season to taste the sauce with salt, pepper and sugar.

Layer the meat sauce and the beans into a casserole dish. Cover with the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.

Serve with fresh French bread.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a