Name: Quick Ground Beef Casserole With Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500g (1.1lb) Halal Ground Beef: Quality protein source.; 300g (10.5oz) Fresh Green Beans, Trimmed: For best texture and flavor.; 1 Medium Onion (≈150g / 5.3oz), Diced: Aromatic base.; 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Savory depth.; 1 Carrot (≈70g / 2.5oz), Diced: Subtle sweetness and texture.; 400g (14oz) Canned Diced Tomatoes, No Added Salt: Sauce base.; 250ml (1 cup) Halal-Certified Beef Broth or Vegetable Broth: Moisture and flavor.; 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing and browning.; 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika: Smoky depth.; ½ tsp (2.5g) Ground Cumin: Warm, earthy spice.; ½ tsp (2.5g) Dried Thyme: Herbaceous note.; ½ tsp (2.5g) Sea Salt, plus to taste: Seasoning.; ¼ tsp (1.5g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper, plus to taste: Robust flavor.; 1 tsp (5g) Halal-Certified Harissa Paste (Optional): Spicy kick.; 100g (3.5oz) Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cheesy topping.; 50g (1.8oz) Grated Parmesan Cheese: Salty, umami flavor.; 15g (½ cup) Fresh Parsley, Chopped: Fresh garnish.

Description

This quick ground beef casserole with green beans is a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights. It combines savory beef, tender green beans, and a rich tomato sauce topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1.1lb) Halal Ground Beef: Quality protein source.
300g (10.5oz) Fresh Green Beans, Trimmed: For best texture and flavor.
1 Medium Onion (≈150g / 5.3oz), Diced: Aromatic base.
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Savory depth.
1 Carrot (≈70g / 2.5oz), Diced: Subtle sweetness and texture.
400g (14oz) Canned Diced Tomatoes, No Added Salt: Sauce base.
250ml (1 cup) Halal-Certified Beef Broth or Vegetable Broth: Moisture and flavor.
2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing and browning.
1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika: Smoky depth.
½ tsp (2.5g) Ground Cumin: Warm, earthy spice.
½ tsp (2.5g) Dried Thyme: Herbaceous note.
½ tsp (2.5g) Sea Salt, plus to taste: Seasoning.
¼ tsp (1.5g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper, plus to taste: Robust flavor.
1 tsp (5g) Halal-Certified Harissa Paste (Optional): Spicy kick.
100g (3.5oz) Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cheesy topping.
50g (1.8oz) Grated Parmesan Cheese: Salty, umami flavor.
15g (½ cup) Fresh Parsley, Chopped: Fresh garnish.

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Instructions

Preheat & Grease: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a baking dish.
Blanch Beans: Boil green beans for 3 minutes, then shock in ice water.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion and carrot in olive oil until softened.
Brown Beef: Brown ground beef, drain excess fat.
Add Spices: Stir in spices and cook for 1 minute.
Simmer Sauce: Add tomatoes and broth, simmer for 5-6 minutes.
Combine & Transfer: Fold in green beans and transfer to baking dish.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Rest & Garnish: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley.

Notes

For a spicier casserole, add more harissa paste. Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends. Assembling ahead of time is possible; add 10-15 minutes to baking time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg