Mariposa Ingredients:
Oregano
BEEF AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
(Main Dishes )
2 lb ground beef
1 C frozen green beans
1/2 C olive oil
1/4 C Mariposa Farms Oregano--chopped
2 green onions--finely chopped
1 clove garlic--minced
1 tsp salt / 1/2 tsp pepper
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 C cottage cheese
2 C mozzarella cheese--grated
1/4 C grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp bread crumbs
1 C milk
1 tbsp butter--melted
1/4 C olives--chopped
   Fry onion, green pepper & garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent. Place in a large bowl. Cook ground beef in same skillet until no longer pink. Pour off excess drippings. Stir in salt, pepper, oregano & tomato paste & cook over low heat 3 minutes. Add meat mixture to large bowl with onions, etc. Add cottage cheese.
Meanwhile cook green beans according to package instructions. Add to ground beef & onion mixture and stir until blended. Place in greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 min. Mix melted butter with bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, & green olives. Sprinkle on casserole and bake uncovered for 15 min.
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