Beef and Green Bean Casserole
Perfect for a cold wintery night, this casserole finds it way to our table several times over the colder months! Serve it with a steaming pilaf, and a good dollop of plain yoghurt.
Beef and Green Bean Casserole
A simple and comforting family meal – perfect for winter
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 onions (500 grams)
- 1.5 kilograms beef chuck (diced)
- 680 grams passata (1 bottle)
- 10 cloves garlic (chopped, 60 grams)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon beef stock powder
- 2 teaspoons ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon cooking salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 kilogram green beans (frozen, sliced)
Instructions
- Dice onions and crush or chop garlic in preparation.3 onions, 10 cloves garlic
- Using a large stockpot, bring to medium to high heat and add olive oil.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fry the onions until lightly golden, add garlic and heat through.
- Add diced beef and brown, stirring occasionally. Cook until juices have mostly evaporated.1.5 kilograms beef chuck
- Add passata, water, stock powder, oregano, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to boil.680 grams passata, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon beef stock powder, 2 teaspoons ground oregano, ½ teaspoon chilli flakes, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon cooking salt
- Cover and simmer on very low heat for four to five hours on the stove, or place in the oven for five hours on a low oven 140°C (130°C fan forced).
- Take the pot out of the oven and return to the stove. Make sure you remember to keep using pot holders! Add frozen green beans to the pot and bring to boil for 2-3 minutes, then serve immediately.1 kilogram green beans
You can also use frozen diced onions and garlic paste. If using frozen onions, thaw before use. Add to the dry pot and cook until any excess moisture has evaporated before adding the olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 563mgPotassium: 1079mgFibre: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1095IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 6mg
