- Why are the beans tough?
- The beans were old or undercooked. The acidic sour cream slows down softening in the oven, so parboil them well!
Layered Green Bean Casserole
Fresh green beans meet savory Hungarian spices. The bean fibers soften during baking while keeping their shape, as the sour cream sauce permeates the rice and meat. Lighter than a potato casserole, but just as satisfying.
Ingredients
1
lb
Green Beans (trimmed)
10
oz
Ground Pork (or Turkey)
1
medium
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
3/4
cup
Rice (uncooked)
3/4
cup
Sour Cream
2
tbsp
Oil
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Black Pepper
1
tsp
Paprika
1
cup
Shredded Cheese
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Equipment Needed
- Baking Dish
- Pot
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Parboil the beans and rice separately.
Tip: Cook beans in salted water until crisp-tender so they hold their texture.
2
✓
Prepare a savory meat ragu.
Tip: Keep it juicy, as the rice will absorb more moisture in the oven.
3
✓
Layer in the baking dish, finishing with sour cream and cheese.
Tip: When the cheese browns, it's ready.
4
✓
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Tip: Let stand briefly to set before slicing.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 lb Green Beans (trimmed)
- 10 oz Ground Pork (or Turkey)
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3/4 cup Rice (uncooked)
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese