Green beans in minced meat with egg
2 servings
20 minutes
Green bean stuffed with minced meat and egg is a cozy and nutritious dish from Mexican cuisine where the simplicity of ingredients combines with rich flavor. The green beans, with their tender crunch, perfectly complement the juicy meat filling infused with the aroma of onion and garlic. The egg adds a textural softness that binds the components together. This dish is ideal for a family dinner or a cozy evening; it can be served as a standalone hot dish or complemented with fresh vegetables and Greek yogurt for a balance of flavors. In Mexico, such combinations are often used in home meals, merging traditional ingredients into warm, aromatic dishes that not only satisfy but also provide comfort.
1
Wash the beans well, clean them, and cut them into diamonds. Throw everything into salted boiling water. Cook for about 20 minutes over medium heat.
- Green beans: 300 g
2
Chop the onion and garlic finely, fry in a pan for a couple of minutes until the onion turns yellow.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
3
Add minced meat to the onion and fry together until the meat is fully cooked, adding spices for the meat or just salt and pepper to taste.
- Mince: 100 g
- Meat spice blend: to taste
4
After the water drains, pour the beans into a colander, add them to the minced meat, and sauté for a couple more minutes, or longer depending on taste.
- Green beans: 300 g
5
Whisk the egg, add it to the dish, and continue stirring with a spatula until the egg curdles.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
