Gel's Green Beans and Beef Recipe
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Gel's Green Beans and Beef

By: Angelica 
"This is my version of a favorite recipe my mom used to make for me."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (75)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, mix the ground beef, ginger, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned.
  2. Mix soy sauce and honey into the beef mixture. Stir in the green beans. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 7 to 10 minutes, until beans are tender.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the flour and water. Stir into the beef and bean mixture, and continue cooking about 5 minutes, until thickened.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 239 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2004 by ANGELICATV   view full review
I submitted this recipe originally. It was supposed to be 1 1/2 teaspoons not tablespoons.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2003 by Kim   view full review
Very good!! The only thing I would mention is to make sure your fresh green beans are VERY...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2006 by Metta Karuna   view full review
My husband and I made this for dinner together last night. We first sauteed a half an onion,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2003 by JessC   view full review
So flavorful! For a little kick, add a couple tablespoons of curry paste!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2003 by pazzy   view full review
I added some salsa and corn, and decreased the soy sauce, and it turned out delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2003 by MREZEY   view full review
I didn't really care for this. It was nothing special and was a little too spicy for us. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by RTINIO   view full review
This recipe is so delicious!! It's very simple and a great sorce for protein! Sarap!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2003 by Shelley W   view full review
This is very tasty! I thought that the honey would throw the falvors out of whack but it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2003 by MAMABUZZYBEE   view full review
I don't know if I did something wrong but this came out horrible--it was super dry and I tried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2004 by JENARM   view full review
What a great idea! Love this recipe AND this website. I find that so often I am just lost for...

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