Green Bean Moussaka Recipe

Name: Green Bean Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups French style green beans, frozen; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon oregano leaves; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese; 1/2 - 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives; 1 -2 green onion, thinly sliced with green; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups French style green beans, frozen
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1/2 - 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1 -2 green onion, thinly sliced with green
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Spread the green beans on the bottom of a 8x12 pan.
3
Saute the onion & garlic together with the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef & brown. Drain fat. Stir in salt, cinnamon, oregano, & tomato sauce.
4
Spoon the meat mixture on top of the green beans.
5
In a small bowl mix together eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, olives, & green onions. The olives and/or green onions can be optional. Spread this mixture over the meat mixture.
6
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
7
Bake. When done let cool about 5 minutes before cutting to get good slices.

793

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups French style green beans, frozen, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Bean Moussaka falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Bean Moussaka

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Variations & substitutions

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