Beef Florentine Recipe

Name: Beef Florentine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SAUCE; 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground sirloin; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with puree; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (per taste); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon oregano; salt and pepper; FILLING; 9 ounces fresh spinach, trimmed; 2 eggs; 1 lb small curd cottage cheese; 2 cups Italian cheese blend (4 cheese mixture); 1 teaspoon salt (kosher); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; CRUST; 8 phyllo pastry sheets

Servings: persons

SAUCE
1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground sirloin
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with puree
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic (per taste)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon oregano
salt and pepper
FILLING
9 ounces fresh spinach, trimmed
2 eggs
1 lb small curd cottage cheese
2 cups Italian cheese blend (4 cheese mixture)
1 teaspoon salt (kosher)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
CRUST
8 phyllo pastry sheets

1
SAUCE Place olive oil in large skillet.
2
Add garlic and brown for about 2 minutes.
3
Add ground beef and brown.
4
Drain off excess grease.
5
Add crushed tomatoes.
6
Add tomato paste.
7
Add nutmeg, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Simmer for at least 1 hour.
9
While this is cooking prepare the filling.
10
FILLING Trim ends from spinach.
11
Cook until wilted.
12
Drain off all excess liquid and squeeze dry.
13
Beat 2 eggs.
14
Add cottage cheese and spinach.
15
Add 1 cup of Italian blend cheese.
16
Salt and pepper.
17
CRUST Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
18
Spray a 13x9 pan (preferrably glass) with non stick spray.
19
Pour sauce into pan.
20
Top with filling.
21
Cover with rest of cheese.
22
Take one sheet of Phyllo at a time and brush with melted butter until you have 8 layers.
23
Bake at 350 deg.
24
for 1 hour or until top is golden brown.
25
Let stand for at least 15 minutes.
26
Cut into squares and serve.

1125

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SAUCE, 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground sirloin, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with puree, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Beef Florentine falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Beef Florentine

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