Meatballs and Green Beans (Can Be OAMC) Recipe

Name: Meatballs and Green Beans (Can Be OAMC)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh green beans, cut in 2-inch pieces; 34 lb ground beef; ½ cup uncooked white rice; 2 tablespoons minced yellow onions; 2 tablespoons minced green bell peppers; 2 garlic cloves, minced (to taste); ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 ¼ cups tomato juice; 4 whole cloves (optional); 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh green beans, cut in 2-inch pieces
34 lb ground beef
½ cup uncooked white rice
2 tablespoons minced yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced green bell peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ¼ cups tomato juice
4 whole cloves (optional)
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

1
Steam or boil green beans until tender-crisp.
2
Meanwhile, combine next 7 ingredients (ground beef through nutmeg in a bowl and form into 2 dozen meatballs; place in a large skillet (REGULAR METHOD) or 2-quart foil baking pan (OAMC method).
3
Place cooked green beans around the meatballs.
4
Combine tomato juice through salt and pour over meatballs and beans.
5
STOVETOP METHOD (NOT OAMC): Cover tightly, bring to a boil; lower heat and let simmer until meatballs are cooked (about 1 hour).
6
OAMC METHOD: If beans are not yet cooled, let cool completely.
7
Wrap pan in freezer foil and place in freezer for up to 1 month.
8
To finish, let thaw completely, place foil-wrapped pan in 350F oven and let bake 70 minutes or until meatballs are cooked.
9
Either method: Discard whole cloves (if using) before serving hot.

10062

kcal

Calories

771

Fat

Carbs

665

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh green beans, cut in 2-inch pieces, 34 lb ground beef, ½ cup uncooked white rice, 2 tablespoons minced yellow onions, and more.

Yes, Meatballs and Green Beans (Can Be OAMC) 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.

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Meatballs and Green Beans (Can Be OAMC)

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Variations & substitutions

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