Ingredients

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 500 g green beans (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (300 g)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook beef: Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.
  3. Season: Add salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning.
  4. Prepare sauce: Mix mushroom soup with milk until smooth.
  5. Combine: Add green beans, cooked beef and mushroom sauce. Mix well.
  6. Assemble: Transfer everything into a greased baking dish.
  7. Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top.
  8. Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish: Add fresh parsley and let rest for 5 minutes.

Serving suggestions

Serve warm with:

  • Garlic bread
  • Steamed rice
  • Fresh green salad

Tip: For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms and a little mozzarella along with the cheddar. ❤️