Beef Florentine With Three Cheeses Recipe

Name: Beef Florentine With Three Cheeses Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: savoury beef layer:; 1 x good knob of butter; 1 4/5 kg good quality lean chopped beef; 3 x level Tbsp. plain flour; 2 x 400g tins of minced tomatoes; 4 x fat clv garlic crushed; 4 x good Tbsp. tomato puree; 1 x generous tsp. caster sugar; 1 x salt and freshly grnd black pepper spinach and cheese layer; 450 gm frzn leaf spinach thawed; 175 gm mature cheddar grated; 175 gm gruyere or possibly emmental cheese grated; 225 gm rich cream cheese; 4 x Large eggs beaten topping: about 17 sheets filo pastry melted butter for brushing

Servings: persons

savoury beef layer:
1 x good knob of butter
1 4/5 kg good quality lean chopped beef
3 x level Tbsp. plain flour
2 x 400g tins of minced tomatoes
4 x fat clv garlic crushed
4 x good Tbsp. tomato puree
1 x generous tsp. caster sugar
1 x salt and freshly grnd black pepper spinach and cheese layer
450 gm frzn leaf spinach thawed
175 gm mature cheddar grated
175 gm gruyere or possibly emmental cheese grated
225 gm rich cream cheese
4 x Large eggs beaten topping: about 17 sheets filo pastry melted butter for brushing

1
First cook the chopped beef.
2
Heat the butter in a large pan on the simmering plate add in the meat and cook stirring.
3
When the natural fat begins to run out transfer to the boiling plate and brown the meat.
4
Add in the flour mix well then add in the tomatoes garlic tomato puree sugar and seasoning.
5
Bring to the boil simmer for 5 min cover and transfer to the simmering oven.
6
Bake for 45 min till tender.
7
Check the seasoning.
8
Next mix the spinach filling.
9
Squeeze all of the water out of the spinach.
10
Turn into a bowl with the cheeses then add in the Large eggs season with salt and pepper and mix well.
11
Spread half of the beef mix in a shallow ovenproof dish about 380 x 300mm.
12
Top with the spinach mix then with a layer of the remaining beef.
13
Spread about 5 sheets of the filo pastry out on a table.
14
Brush with melted butter.
15
Cover the surface of the beef with 3 layers of filo using the 5 buttered sheets of filo trimming to fit.
16
Brush the remaining 12 sheets with butter.
17
Scrunch up each sheet and arrange on top oFthe layered filo.
18
This means which each person gets a crispy piece of filo and the dish is easier to cut into portions.
19
Bake on the grid shelf on the floor of the roasting oven for about 30 to 35 min till golden and bubbling at the edges.
20
This is wellflavoured chopped beef topped with spinach and cheese then finished with a to of crisp filo pastry.
21
The sheets of filo which we buy in the local supermarket are cypressa.

59573

kcal

Calories

4979

Fat

886

Carbs

2997

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: savoury beef layer:, 1 x good knob of butter, 1 4/5 kg good quality lean chopped beef, 3 x level Tbsp. plain flour, and more.

Yes, Beef Florentine With Three Cheeses Recipe 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!