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

Method

  • 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