Name: Beef Meatballs with Melted Mozzarella, Basil & Spinach-Mushroom Sauté
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 (142 g) pkg baby spinach; 0.68 kg cremini mushrooms; 3 eggs; 1 small pkg fresh basil; 3 cloves garlic; 1.02 kg lean ground beef; ¾ (227 g) block mozzarella cheese; 3 (213 ml) cans tomato sauce; black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; Italian seasoning; salt

Beef Meatballs with Melted Mozzarella, Basil & Spinach-Mushroom SautéBeef Meatballs with Melted Mozzarella, Basil & Spinach-Mushroom Sauté — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 12 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

3 (142 g) pkg baby spinach

0.68 kg cremini mushrooms

3 eggs

1 small pkg fresh basil

3 cloves garlic

1.02 kg lean ground beef

¾ (227 g) block mozzarella cheese

3 (213 ml) cans tomato sauce

black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

Italian seasoning

salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).

Wash and dry the fresh produce. (Skip the spinach if it came pre-washed.)

Pick basil leaves off the stems, roll up crosswise, and thinly slice into ribbons; place in a large bowl (setting a small handful aside for garnish).

Add beef, eggs, and spices to the bowl with the basil; mix with your hands until well combined. Using a tablespoon measure, form beef mixture into rounded meatballs and place on a plate.

Peel and mince garlic; place in a medium bowl.

Add tomato sauce and spices to the bowl with the garlic; stir to combine the sauce. Divide between two baking dishes, then set dishes aside.

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the skillet is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom; working in batches if necessary, add meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, 3-4 minutes (the meatballs will not be cooked all the way through).

Meanwhile, thinly slice cheese.

When the meatballs are browned, transfer to the baking dishes and turn to coat in sauce. (Reserve skillet for later use.)

Top the saucy meatballs with cheese slices. Place baking dishes in the oven and bake until cheese is melted and meatballs are cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven.

While the meatballs bake, thinly slice mushrooms.

Return skillet to medium heat.

Once the skillet is hot, add more oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5-6 minutes.

Add spinach to the skillet in handfuls, waiting for the spinach to wilt slightly before adding the next handful. Season with salt and pepper, stir to combine, then remove from heat.

To serve, divide sauce, meatballs, and veggie sauté between plates or bowls. Top meatballs with reserved basil and enjoy!

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