Layered green bean bake

The meeting of the tender taste of green beans and Hungarian seasoning. The bean fibres soften during baking but keep their shape, while the sour cream sauce permeates the rice and meat. Lighter than layered potatoes, but just as filling.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking tray (Roasting tin)
  • Saucepan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Pre-cook the beans and rice separately.

Tip: Cook the beans in salted water until al dente to keep their texture.
2

Prepare a stew-like meat ragu.

Tip: Keep it juicy, because the rice will absorb moisture during baking.
3

Layer in the baking tray, finish with sour cream and cheese.

Tip: Browning cheese indicates it is ready.
4

Bake together for 20-25 minutes.

Tip: Let it stand for a bit so it can be sliced.

Recipe FAQ

Why are the beans tough?
The beans were old, or you didn't pre-cook them enough. They soften with difficulty in the oven due to the acidic sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Green beans
  • 300 g Minced pork
  • 1 pc Red onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 150 g Rice
  • 200 g Sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 100 g Grated cheese