Green Beans with Beef Meatballs

Name: Green Beans with Beef Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1kg minced beef; 1 Egg; 50ml oat milk; 2 small slices of sandwich bread; Extra virgin olive oil; Pink salt; Spicy pimentón de la Vera (hot smoked paprika); 1kg frozen flat green beans

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Today I'm making beef meatballs with green beans, an easy, comforting homemade recipe to enjoy cooking without any stress. I use minced young beef and frozen flat green beans, which are so convenient to always have on hand in the freezer. A touch of spicy pimentón de la Vera gives it that kick of flavor I love so much.

If you're looking for a fresh way to prepare green beans with ground meat, this combination is a wonderful option for a family lunch—it makes six generous servings. The bread, egg, and oat milk bind the meatball mixture and keep them tender and juicy. Let's roll them up!

If you love pairing beef with vegetables, I also recommend my Beef and zucchini meatballs and my Chinese-style beef with vegetables to add some variety to your weekly meals.

Prep: 20 minCook: 40 minServes: 6

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need

1kg minced beef
1 Egg
50ml oat milk
2 small slices of sandwich bread
Extra virgin olive oil
Pink salt
Spicy pimentón de la Vera (hot smoked paprika)
1kg frozen flat green beans

Step by step

Method

1In a bowl, whisk the egg with the plant-based milk and add the bread, finely crumbled.
2Add the minced beef and mix everything thoroughly until you have a smooth, well-combined mixture.
3Shape the mixture into meatballs.
4Place them in a skillet with olive oil and sear them until browned.
5Once they're nicely golden, add the green beans.
6Cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and sprinkle in paprika to taste.
7Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until the broth has reduced and evaporated.
8All done! Our GREEN BEANS WITH BEEF MEATBALLS are ready to serve.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use fresh green beans instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh flat green beans work wonderfully. Just rinse them, trim the ends, and cut them into pieces; keep an eye on their texture while cooking, as fresh beans may take slightly longer or shorter than frozen ones.

How can I make these meatballs with green beans gluten-free?

Swap the sandwich bread for your favorite gluten-free bread and use certified gluten-free oat milk (or regular milk, if you tolerate dairy). Make sure to check the labels on the paprika and minced beef as well.

Can I freeze the cooked green beans and meatballs?

Yes, you can freeze the finished dish once cooked, even though it was made with frozen green beans. Let it cool down within two hours at room temperature, divide it into portioned containers, and thaw it in the fridge before reheating it thoroughly.