Now that the cold weather is here, I enjoy preparing comfort food. One of my favorite dishes is very easy and economical. I use frozen green beans and freshly ground beef to prepare my favorite winter casserole.

Green Beans With Minced Meat

• 1 package frozen green beans
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger root
• 1 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground chili pepper
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon five-spice powder

1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot.
2. Brown the ground beef.
3. Add the ginger, chili, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and minced parsley.
4. Stir in the frozen green beans.
5. Cook until heated through.
6. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds.
7. Serve with rice.