Ingredients:
1.5 pounds of ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 to 4 cups of green beans
1/2 onion
1 cup heavy whipping cream + 1/2 cup water
1 tbsp chicken bouillon (adjust to taste)
8 oz of tomato sauce
1 tsp Mexican oregano
1 chipotle pod in adobo sauce
2 to 3 cups of Mexican rice
Optional- fried onions, crispy jalapeños, or panko crumbs
Top with cream fresca or sour cream
Instructions:
In a blender, add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream. If it’s very thick, add 1/4 cup of water. Add 8 ounces of tomato sauce, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, and 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon. Blend until smooth.
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little bit of olive oil. Add half an onion (chopped) and sauté for about 2 minutes until soft and translucent. Add 1.5 pounds of ground beef and cook until no pink is visible. Season with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Mexican oregano. Optional: add some adobo sauce from the chipotle pepper for extra flavor.
Preheat your oven to 380°F. Grease the bottom of your baking dish with melted butter or olive oil. Layer the bottom of the dish with Mexican rice (about 2-3 cups). Add the cooked ground beef on top of the rice. Layer 3 cups of green beans (thawed if frozen, cooked if fresh) over the ground beef. Pour the blended sauce evenly over the green beans.
Add your choice of toppings: fried onions, crispy jalapeños, or panko crumbs mixed with a little oil or melted butter. - Optionally, add some cheese if desired.
Cover the casserole with foil (use parchment paper underneath if sticking is an issue). Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-6 minutes.
Optionally, top with crema fresca before serving.
Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and preferences. Enjoy this delicious Mexican ground beef and green bean casserole.
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