Fragrant Beef Cooked In Mint and Spinach Recipe

Name: Fragrant Beef Cooked In Mint and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon five-spice powder (see note); 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemongrass (see note), finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 pounds ground round; 6 ounces ground pork; 2 cups loosely packed mint leaves; 32 large spinach leaves, stemmed; Vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon five-spice powder (see note)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemongrass (see note), finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 pounds ground round
6 ounces ground pork
2 cups loosely packed mint leaves
32 large spinach leaves, stemmed
Vegetable oil

1
In a large bowl, mix the five-spice powder, curry, turmeric, sugar, soy sauce, lemongrass, garlic, pepper and salt.
2
Add the beef and pork and mix well.
3
Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, bring a kettle half full of water to a boil.
5
Place the mint in a mesh strainer and dip the strainer into the boiling water for 30 seconds.
6
Immediately plunge the leaves into a bowl of cold water.
7
Bring the water back to a boil and add the spinach.
8
Cook for 30 seconds, or until just wilted and bright green.
9
Immediately drain the leaves and plunge them into a bowl of cold water.
10
When the spinach and mint are cool, drain and pat dry with paper towels.
11
Preheat the broiler.
12
Form the meat into balls a little smaller than golf balls.
13
(You should have about 32.)
14
Elongate the balls slightly into football shapes.
15
Press 5 or 6 mint leaves over the surface of each piece and wrap in a spinach leaf.
16
Lightly oil a baking sheet, place the wrapped meat on it and broil until the leaves are evenly browned and the meat is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.
17
Serve hot with spicy star-fruit salad (see recipe).

320

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon five-spice powder (see note), 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Beef Cooked In Mint and Spinach falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Fragrant Beef Cooked In Mint and Spinach

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