Spinach Meatballs

Nguyên liệu

• 1 fresh spinach , large stems removed
• 2 thìa canh olive oil
• 1 lớn onion , minced
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 1 lớn egg
• 2 thìa canh milk
• ¾ chén breadcrumbs
• 2 oz Parmesan cheese , finely grated;
• 2 thìa canh flat leaf parsley , finely chopped
• 2 thìa canh fresh oregano , finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried oregano);
• 10 oz boneless pork shoulder , ground
• 10 oz boneless beef chuck , ground
• Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cách làm

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash spinach and place in a large pan with some water. Cook over high heat, stirring until the spinach wilts and softens. Remove from heat, drain, and squeeze the spinach in between two plates to remove excess water. Chop the spinach finely.
3. Put the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, then add the onion, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Lower the heat and stir until the onions become translucent. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
4. Add the spinach. Cook, stirring for about two more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
5. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and milk. Add the breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
6. Add the ground pork, ground beef, and spinach mixture. Using your hands, mix until well combined.
7. Using the mixture, form 2-inch, firmly packed meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn the pan around halfway through, to ensure even baking. The balls should begin to brown on top.