Description
A hearty and cheesy skillet dish featuring ground beef, green beans, and creamy cheeses, all topped with melted provolone. This comforting meal is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, combining savory seasoning and a rich, cheesy finish under the broiler.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1.25 pounds ground beef
- to taste Italian seasoning
- to taste garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans green beans, drained
- 1/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Topping
- 6 to 8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it is fully cooked. Drain off 90% of the grease to reduce excess fat in the dish.
- Season the beef: Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Add creamy cheeses: Stir in the sour cream and softened cream cheese until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Combine other ingredients: Add shredded Mexican blend cheese, chicken broth, and the drained green beans to the skillet. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Simmer the mixture: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, uncovered, until most of the chicken broth has cooked down and thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat broiler: While simmering finishes, preheat your oven’s broiler to get ready for finishing the dish.
- Add provolone cheese slices: Arrange 6 to 8 slices of provolone evenly over the top of the beef and green bean mixture in the skillet.
- Broil the cheese: Place the skillet under the preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until the provolone cheese is melted and slightly browned on top.
- Let it rest: Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and to avoid burns.
Notes
- Use a cast iron or oven-safe skillet since the dish finishes under the broiler.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences; Italian seasoning can be swapped for Italian herb blends or dried Italian herbs.
- Drain the green beans well to prevent excess liquid during simmering.
- The dish can be served with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, try using low-fat or reduced-fat sour cream and cream cheese.
