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diff --git a/recipes/Spinach_Beef_Cannelloni.mdwn b/recipes/Spinach_Beef_Cannelloni.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..26ae859 --- /dev/null +++ b/recipes/Spinach_Beef_Cannelloni.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +## Ingredients: +### Sauce +- 1 tbsp olive oil +- 2 garlic cloves, minced +- 1/2 onion, finely chopped +- 1 carrot, small, finely chopped (optional) +- 1 celery rib , finely chopped (optional) +- 800g / 28oz crushed tomato, canned +- 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock +- 1/2 tsp EACH thyme, oregano, salt, pepper +- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional) + +### Spinach Beef Filling +- 1 tbsp olive oil +- 2 garlic cloves, minced +- 1/2 onion, finely chopped +- 500g / 1lb beef mince, lean +- 250g / 8oz frozen spinach, chopped, thawed, excess liquid squeezed out +- 1 beef bouillon cube +- 1/2 tsp pepper +- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce +- "<b>Cannelloni</b>" +- 21 to 24 "no boiling needed" cannelloni tubes OR 10 Manicotti tubes +- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly grated +- Chopped parsley (optional) + +## Instructions: + +### Sauce +- Heat oil in a large saucepan or pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook 2 minutes. Add carrot and celery, cook 5 minutes. +- Add remaining Sauce ingredients then stir bringing to a simmer. Lower heat to medium, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes. +- Use a stick blender to blitz until smooth (or cool slightly and use blender or food processor). Set aside. + +### Spinach Beef Filling +- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook 2 minutes. +- Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it all changes from red to brown. +- Stir in spinach, then add crumbled beef cube, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and 1 cup of Cannelloni Sauce. Stir, cook 2 minutes. +- Remove and cool slightly. + +### Assembly & Baking +- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F +- Stand cannelloni tubes upright in a container and fill (fingers, teaspoon, piping bag) +- Spread about 1 1/4 cups Sauce in a 23x33cm / 9x13” dish. Lay the cannelloni on top, then pour over remaining Sauce. +- Sprinkle with cheese, loosely cover with foil. +- Bake 25 minutes, remove foil then bake a further 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly with some golden spots. +- Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley if using then serve! |