BEEF AND SPINACH GRATIN RECIPE

Assemble these supplies:

• 175 g(6 oz ) lean minced beef
• 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon tomato purée
• 3 tablespoons water
• pinch of dried oregano
• pinch of dried basil
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 225 g (8 oz) spinach, washed and shredded
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tablespoons plain unsweetened yogurt
• 15 g ( 1/2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated

To garnish:

• sprig of oregano
• onion rings

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Oven: 190°C, 375°F, Gs Mark 5

Steps in preparation:  

1. Place the minced beef and onion in a non-stick pan and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
2. Add the tomato purée, water, herbs, salt and pepper to the pan and bring to the boil.
3. Add the spinach to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach becomes floppy. Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish.
4. Mix together the egg yolk, yogurt and cheese and spread over the beef.
5. Place in a preheated oven and cook for 25 minutes until browned. Garnish and serve immediately.