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For the meat roll, preheat oven to 220u00b0C (approximately 425u00b0F).
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Cook spinach in microwave and drain well.
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Season ground beef with salt and pepper and add thyme.
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Blend well.
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Spread meat on a piece of wax paper and shape into a rectangle.
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Spread bacon slices on top.
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Place the cooked spinach on top of the bacon.
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Use wax paper to roll meat.
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Heat a little margarine in a skillet and add meat roll to pan.
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Sear meat on all sides and sprinkle with red wine.
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Place meat on a baking sheet and place small pieces of butter on top, or sprinkle with olive oil.
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Cut onions into quarters and arrange around the meat roll. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in preheated oven.
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For the sauce, use cooked onions.
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Place onions in a saucepan with 200 ml wine and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper and blend with an immersion blender.
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If necessary, pass through a sieve.
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For the mashed potatoes, peel potatoes and cut in quarters.
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Slice leek.
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Cook potatoes and leeks in plenty of boiling, salted water until knife-tender.
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Drain and grind to a puree in food processor or blender.
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Heat puree in a saucepan over low heat.
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Stir in warm milk, butter, mustard and season with a pinch of ground nutmeg.
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To serve, arrange meat and mashed potatoes and sauce on a plate.
