Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef (or lamb)
2 packages of frozen cut spinach
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or matza meal
1 14.5 oz. can of tomato sauce
1 medium egg
6 cloves fresh garlic, sliced
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup olive oil
Preparation
Thaw spinach and drain completely of any water Mix ground beef, spinach, egg and bread crumbs Add 1/2 tsp cumin, pepper and salt to mixture Make small patties about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter Saute in oil over medium heat until browned on both sides Drain excess oil, but keep the scrapings from the meatballs Pour tomato sauce over meatballs, add remaining cumin, salt and pepper (adjust to taste) Add garlic slices Heat on low heat, 45 minutes
