MEATBALLS IN SPANAKORIZO

If you can’t find English spinach in bunches, use about 350g of baby spinach. This meal can be frozen in different stages, the meatballs can be frozen raw or cooked, or once prepared, the whole dish can be frozen.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. For the meatballs, add beef mince, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, onion and garlic to a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Taking a tablespoon or two at a time, roll into balls.

Step 2

2. Spray a large non-stick pan with olive oil and lightly brown the meatballs (no need to cook all the way through). Set aside until needed.

Step 3

3. For the spanakorizo, heat a deep pan (with a lid), over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Add onion, chilli and garlic into the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.

Step 4

4. Add rice, tomato paste, beef stock, salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Step 5

5. Add the meatballs to the pan, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.

Step 6

6. Once the rice is cooked, you’re ready to serve!