Does anyone have a recipe for a mince cannelloni which includes spinach?
Antony’s ‘mainstay’ mince Makes 2kg Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time over 2 hours Ingredients 225g/8oz streaky bacon, diced 175-200ml/6-7fl oz good olive oil 2 onions, finely diced 2 sticks celery, peeled and finely diced 2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced 5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed with a little salt 2 tsp fresh soft thyme leaves 2 bay leaves 2 tsp dried oregano 2 x 400g/14oz cans chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato purée 1 tbsp anchovy essence 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1.8kg/4lb minced beef 250g/9oz fresh chicken livers, finely chopped 2 bottles dry red wine 1.7 litres/3 pints chicken, beef or lamb stock salt and freshly ground black pepper Method 1. In a large heavy-based saucepan, fry the bacon in two tablespoons of olive oil. When the bacon is crisp and has released some natural fats, add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves and oregano and cook over a medium heat until the vegetables have softened and taken on a little colour. Add the tinne