Green Bean Casserole

Recipe Courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Potluck Challenge

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (51)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup brandy or cognac
1/3 cup red wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
Fried Onions, recipe follows

Directions

Cook green beans in boiling salted water until tender, about 3 or 4 minutes. Drain well.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add brandy or cognac, red wine and chicken broth, bring to a boil. Simmer to blend flavors and reduce sauce, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add green beans to mushroom sauce and toss to coat. Place on a large serving dish, season again with salt and pepper, to taste.

Top with fried onions before serving.

Fried Onions:

2 quarts peanut oil, for frying

2 large red onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 cups arborio rice coating, recipe follows

Kosher salt

Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 375 degrees F.

Put onion rings in a large bowl. Pour buttermilk over onions and toss to coat. Shake off the excess liquid.

Dip onions into Arborio rice coating, covering thoroughly

Fry the onions in small batches until crispy, about 2 minutes per batch. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside. Season with salt, to taste.

Arborio Rice Coating:

1 cup arborio rice

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup semolina

2 tablespoons fine salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Grind the rice in a blender or spice grinder to a very fine powder. Put it in a bowl and add the flour, semolina, salt and pepper. Toss until well blended. Store in a sealed container in the freezer for maximum freshness.

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Comments & Reviews

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leslie boulder, CO 12-24-2009
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soggy and not too flavorful
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I made this exactly according to the recipe and it was really bland and soggy.
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Pamela Flagstaff, AZ 12-23-2009
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Simple, elegant, easy. The "new" green bean casserole
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I brought this for Thanksgiving and was asked to bring a double batch for Christmas! A new family favorite.
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SARAH Davis, CA 12-04-2009
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SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD! The best part is that it's not a casserole!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made it for Thanksgiving, needing a hearty, somewhat traditional dish. It wasn't gross casserole with canned soup--it was... an elegant dish with gorgeous flavors that was complemented further by the amazing Pinot we were serving. Easy to prepare, an absolute joy to eat, I'll be making it again and again. Read more
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Maria Waipahu, HI 12-02-2009
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5-Star!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you, Michael! I'm wondering if the Cognac and wine are a must. (We don't always keep wine around the house and brandy... is a rarity.) I will find out.Read more
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Jackie NY, NY 12-01-2009
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More rave reviews than the turkey!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for Thanksgiving dinner (without the onions). It was the first side to go and it was the dish that go the most... compliments. My husband asked me to make it again the Sunday after Thanksgiving!! You may need to boil the red wine and brandy down more than the recommended time, mine needed a few more minutes; ditto for the beans. This dish is a keeper.Read more
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Gerri Monroe Township, NJ 11-30-2009
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This is the best green bean casserole
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for Thanksgiving. it was easy and delicious. I didn't make the onion rings (used Trader Joe's). What a great... recipe. Everyone raved!Read more