This Italian casserole will make you fall in love with green beans! A Low-Carb Italian ground beef and green beans bake is the perfect meal.
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You know how easy spaghetti is? Just boiling the noodles, adding the sauce, and then it’s time to eat.
Well, this green beans bake is just as easy. I basically replaced the spaghetti noodles with green beans and I also topped it with fresh mozzarella cheese.
That last step makes all the difference! Whether you’re looking for something easy (but different) for dinner, or you need a tasty new way to eat more vegetables, this recipe is a delicious option.
It’s bursting with Italian flavors and one of the easiest casseroles you’ll make.
Italian Ground Beef Green Beans Bake
I used lean ground beef as the base for this incredible baked casserole. I love how it produces the least amount of grease as you brown it in the skillet.
Alternatively, you can also make this recipe with ground chicken or turkey. But if you use ground beef that’s higher in fat, make sure to drain the excess grease after it cooks.
I also suggest using fresh garlic, too. I noticed that when I use jarred minced garlic, I have to use more of it to get the same amount of aroma and flavor.
What is your favorite type of low-carb marinara sauce? Use it! I love Simply Ragu because it is so affordable and it’s made with basically tomatoes and spices.
Beef and Green Beans
To get the most flavor from the green beans, make sure you blanch them first.
What is blanching? It when you boil the green beans in salted water for a very short time.
You don’t want them to become soft, you just want them to soften a little bit and get a bit of flavor. Plus, when you blanch them, they will get bright green, too.
Can you use frozen or canned green beans? You can certainly blanch frozen green beans, but you can’t use canned
The canned green beans are way too soft. And I also don’t recommend using canned green beans in the casserole, either.
The blanched ones will have that crisp-tender texture that tastes the best.
How To Store A Casserole
Since this is made without any pasta noodles, it’s the perfect recipe to add to your weekly meal prep. Store the baked Italian ground beef and green beans in an airtight food storage container.
Keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can freeze this recipe, too!
Keep it in a freezer-safe food storage bag or container. It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to six months.
Then, let it thaw in the refrigerator and reheat it in the microwave.
What To Eat With Ground Beef Casserole
Since this Italian ground beef and green beans recipe is made with similar ingredients to spaghetti, you can eat it with the same kinds of side dishes. Just remember that this recipe has 6 grams net carbs in each serving.
Serve this ground beef and green beans bake recipe with some garlic knots or low-carb garlic mashed cauliflower. Now you have a filling and hearty family dinner!
Low-Carb Italian Ground Beef and Green Beans Bake Recipe
Here’s the list of the ingredients and steps that you’ll need to make a low-carb Italian ground beef and green beans bake. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5
Net Carbs: 6 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
- Lean ground beef
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Low carb marinara sauce
- Fresh mozzarella pearls
- Parmesan cheese grated
- Blanched green beans
Instructions:
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the blanched green beans into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium high heat, and saute until the meat is completely browned. Drain the excess grease, and reduce the heat to medium.
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 1 minute.
Mix in the marinara sauce and ½ of the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine well.
Pour the sauce over the green beans in the baking dish, and sprinkle with the mozzarella pearls. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese has melted.
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Low Carb Italian Ground Beef and Green Bean Spaghetti Bake
This Italian casserole will make you fall in love with green beans! A Low-Carb Italian ground beef and green beans bake is the perfect meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups Low-Carb Marinara Sauce
- 6 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 12 ounces Blanched Green Beans
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Spread the blanched green beans into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
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Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium high heat, and saute until the meat is completely browned. Drain the excess grease, and reduce the heat to medium.
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Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 1 minute.
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Mix in the marinara sauce and ½ of the parmesan cheese. Stir to combine well.
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Pour the sauce over the green beans in the baking dish, and sprinkle with the mozzarella pearls. Stir to combine.
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Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 284 Net Carbs: 6 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Green Bean Recipes
If you enjoyed this recipe for low-carb Italian ground beef and green beans bake, here are some more easy green bean recipes you should make next. All of them are low-carb and keto-friendly.
