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Italian Ground Beef and Green Beans

Italian Ground Beef and Green Beans

A quick skillet dinner with seasoned ground beef and green beans simmered in marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups marinara sauce
  • 0.25 cup water or beef broth

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Brown beef with onion in olive oil; drain fat.
  2. Add green beans and garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Add marinara and seasonings.
  4. Simmer covered until beans are tender.
  5. Top with parmesan and serve.

Notes

Do not overcook beans. Ground turkey can be substituted. Stores well for meal prep.