Meatballs Casserole with Green Beans

Savor cozy comfort food with this Meatballs Casserole with Green Beans—a hearty and flavorful one-dish dinner that combines juicy homemade meatballs, tender green beans, and rich marinara sauce, all crowned with a golden layer of melted mozzarella. Crafted with perfectly seasoned ground beef, a touch of Parmesan, and aromatic Italian herbs, these meatballs are first seared for added depth of flavor before being baked to perfection with fresh, crisp green beans. This casserole recipe not only brings together a delicious medley of textures and tastes but is also an easy-to-make meal ideal for weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in just about an hour, this cheesy, protein-packed dish is a delightful way to elevate your casserole game while keeping it simple and nutritious.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 100 grams Breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 500 milliliters Marinara sauce
• 300 grams Green beans, trimmed
• 100 grams Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. This should yield approximately 20–25 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned, about 5–7 minutes. (The meatballs do not need to be fully cooked as they will finish cooking in the oven.)

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, pour half of the marinara sauce to create a base layer.

Step 6

Arrange the seared meatballs in the casserole dish over the marinara sauce.

Step 7

Spread the green beans evenly around the meatballs in the casserole dish.

Step 8

Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs and green beans, ensuring they are well covered.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the dish.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the green beans are tender.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 12

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1655.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2622.9

Total Fat 174.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 702.1mg	0%
Sodium 6530.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 156.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 1584.8mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 2078.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 18.3%