Defrost the beans. Peel and wash the carrots and cut them into diagonal slices. Blanch in sparkling salt water for 3 minutes. Quench carrot slices in cold water and let them drain on a sieve. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Brown the minced meat in it.
Season with salt and pepper. Add tomato sauce and mix well. Garnish with thyme except for a few stalks, chop finely and add to the sauce. Drain the white beans on a sieve. Wash cherry tomatoes, dab dry and cut into slices. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the tomato slices briefly in it. Season with salt and place on kitchen roll. Lightly grease the casserole dish. Layer the chopped tomato sauce and vegetables in layers. Grate Gouda finely and sprinkle over the casserole.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the tomato slices briefly in it. Season with salt and place on kitchen roll. Lightly grease the casserole dish. Layer the chopped tomato sauce and vegetables in layers. Grate Gouda finely and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake in a preheated oven (electric cooker: 200 °C/ convection oven: 175 °C/ gas: level 3) for approx. 25 minutes. Garnish with thyme twigs