Description
These Green Beans Wrapped in Beef are a savory and elegant side dish or appetizer featuring tender green beans bundled in seasoned, thinly sliced beef and baked until juicy and caramelized. They make an ideal addition to holiday meals, dinner parties, or a simple, flavorful weeknight dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Meat and Wrap
- 12 thin slices beef (sirloin, flank steak, or shaved beef)
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey (optional)
- Toothpicks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Blanch Green Beans: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the trimmed green beans for 3–4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp. Drain promptly and pat them dry to avoid excess moisture when wrapping.
- Bundle Green Beans: Divide the blanched green beans into 10–12 small bundles, evenly portioning to ensure consistent cooking and presentation.
- Wrap with Beef: Tightly wrap each green bean bundle with a slice of thinly sliced beef. Secure the bundles with toothpicks if needed to keep them intact during baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the wrapped bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to maintain shape and promote even cooking.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce), and brown sugar (or honey, if using). Mix well to create a flavorful glaze.
- Brush Seasoning: Evenly brush the seasoning mixture over each beef-wrapped bundle, ensuring all surfaces are coated for maximum flavor and caramelization.
- Bake: Bake the bundles in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and lightly caramelized on the edges.
- Optional Broil: For extra browning and a slightly crispy texture, broil the bundles for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Bacon can be substituted for beef if preferred for a different flavor profile.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the beef slices in the seasoning mixture for 30 minutes before wrapping the green beans.
- Use thinly sliced beef to make wrapping easier and ensure the beef cooks evenly.
- This recipe is perfect as a holiday side dish or as an appetizer for dinner parties and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
