BEEF FLORENTINE
I got the original idea for this recipe from "Home Cooking" cook book and have developed it through the years to one of our favorites. It is wonderful. I'm sure anyone who tries it will add it to their list of favorites.
Provided by mewmew
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- SAUCE Place olive oil in large skillet.
- Add garlic and brown for about 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef and brown.
- Drain off excess grease.
- Add crushed tomatoes.
- Add tomato paste.
- Add nutmeg, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for at least 1 hour.
- While this is cooking prepare the filling.
- FILLING Trim ends from spinach.
- Cook until wilted.
- Drain off all excess liquid and squeeze dry.
- Beat 2 eggs.
- Add cottage cheese and spinach.
- Add 1 cup of Italian blend cheese.
- Salt and pepper.
- CRUST Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 13x9 pan (preferrably glass) with non stick spray.
- Pour sauce into pan.
- Top with filling.
- Cover with rest of cheese.
- Take one sheet of Phyllo at a time and brush with melted butter until you have 8 layers.
- Bake at 350 deg.
- for 1 hour or until top is golden brown.
- Let stand for at least 15 minutes.
- Cut into squares and serve.
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Awais Rehmat AwaN
aawan68@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it.
Eyamin Hasanmunna
e_h57@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The cheese sauce really made it.
Zoulfikar Sebaii
sebaii52@gmail.comThis is the best beef florentine recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Md Washim
mdwashim@hotmail.comThe beef florentine was a bit bland for my taste, but I added some extra seasoning and it was much better.
Carlos Infante
icarlos43@hotmail.comI substituted swiss chard for the spinach and it turned out great. This recipe is very versatile.
Nabir Khan
nkhan@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ali Zain
zaina@gmail.comThe cheese sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but overall the dish was very good.
Sadif hasan Sujon
h-sadif50@gmail.comI've never made beef florentine before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it!
Muzafar Hussain
hussain_muzafar23@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! It's now one of my go-to dishes for special occasions.
redd ford
redd_f@yahoo.comI had some trouble finding spinach leaves that were large enough, but I made it work. The dish was still very tasty.
Ashim Mondal
a_mondal96@hotmail.comThe beef florentine was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavors were good.
Turinawe Jason
tj13@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I highly recommend it!
Whammo Blackmon
w5@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a special occasion meal that's sure to impress your guests.
jeon hana
jeon-hana5@yahoo.comThis beef florentine was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and juicy, and the spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.