MLA Italian Beef Bake
- Prep time 10Min
- Cook time 30Min
- Technique Broil, Grill
- Meat Beef
- Cut Ground
- Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
- ½ cup dried breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup sun dried tomato pesto
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 4 baby bocconcini
- ¼ cup baby spinach leaves
- 4 long strips streaky bacon, rindless
Method
Delicious beef parcels in individual servings make entertaining a breeze!
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Preheat fan-forced* oven to 350°F.
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Combine beef, breadcrumbs, pesto, and oregano. Form into 4 large flat patties.
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Top the center of each patty with spinach and bocconcini. Bring sides up to fully enclose filling. Roll into a ball.
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Wrap a strip of bacon around the circumference of each ball, securing ends underneath.
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Place beef parcels on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
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Cook for 30 minutes, until bacon is crispy and beef is cooked through.
*Note: If using a conventional oven, you may need to increase the temperature or allow additional cooking time.
To Serve: Serve with oven roasted tomatoes and extra baby spinach.
