BEEF AND SPINACH FRITTERS

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Based on a recipe from an article in Bon Appetit's May 1985 issues called "The Exciting Flavors of Tunisia" by Copeland Marks.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 white bread, slices, crusts trimmed
1 lb spinach, stemmed and insed, do not dry
2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten to blend
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced
all-purpose flour
olive oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Moisten bread with water; squeeze dry. Chop finely and set aside.
  • Cook spinach in heavy large skillet over high heat and stir until wilted. Cool slightly; squeeze dry. Finely chop.
  • In medium bowl, mix spinach, beef, bread, onion, eggs, salt, pepper and garlic.
  • Shape into 14 patties (about 1/2 cup each).
  • Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add patties and fry until crisp on outside and cooked through.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.1, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 74.3, Sodium 1403.7, Carbohydrate 75.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 25.1

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