Armenian Beef Loaf Recipe

Name: Armenian Beef Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. fresh spinach; 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen spinach; 1 lb. ground round; 3/4 cup finely chopped onions; 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1 cup cooked rice; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3 slices bacon; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
If fresh spinach is used, rinse it well in several changes of cold water.
3
Drain, place in a pot and cook in only the water that clings to the leaves.
4
Chop well.
5
If frozen spinach is used, just defrost it and squeeze out excess moisture.
6
Combine the spinach, beef, onions, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, rice and eggs.
7
Pack the mixture into a buttered 9x5 inch loaf pan.
8
Arrange the bacon on top.
9
Bake for 1 hour or until firm.
10
Serve with a tomato sauce.

454

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. fresh spinach, 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen spinach, 1 lb. ground round, 3/4 cup finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Armenian Beef Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Armenian Beef Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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