This Czech-style baked beef casserole is a cozy, layered dinner with tender pre-boiled beef, savory mushrooms, green beans and Korean-style carrots under a golden, cheesy top. It is hearty without being heavy, and it comes together easily for a comforting weeknight meal. If you like baked beef dinners, try our Potato and Ground Beef Casserole and Dump and Bake Beef and Vegetable Casserole.
Ingredients
- 400-500 g (14-18 oz) beef, pre-boiled
- Mushrooms (canned or fresh)
- Mayo
- 150-200 g (5-7 oz) green beans
- 100 g (3.5 oz) hard cheese
- 2 onions
- Korean-style carrots
Instructions
- Dice and sauté the onion until translucent; add the mushrooms and cook 10-15 minutes.
- Boil the green beans 3 minutes after the water returns to a boil.
- Layer as shown: beef, mushrooms with onion, green beans, Korean carrots, mayo. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, then top with finely grated cheese and bake 5 more minutes. For more casserole ideas, see Allrecipes and Serious Eats.
Tips
- Pre-boiling the beef keeps it tender in the finished casserole.
- Drain the green beans well so the layers stay distinct.
- Let the casserole rest a few minutes before serving so it slices cleanly.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 111 kcal, protein 5 g, fat 3 g, carbs 7 g.