Solo Beef and Spinach Gratin

This was given to me in a recipe swap years ago. It proved to be a very tasty and nourishing meal for one - quick to make.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 dish

Ingredients

• 6  ounces ground beef
• 1  small  chopped onion
• 1  teaspoon tomato paste
• 3  tablespoons water
• 1  pinch dried oregano
• 1  pinch basil
• 1  egg yolk
•  salt and pepper
• 8  ounces  washed and chopped spinach
• 3  tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1⁄2 ounce  grated cheddar cheese (or similar)

• To garnish

• 1  sprig  green herbs
• 3 -5  thin onion rings

Directions

1. Put the beef and onion in a non-stick skillet and cook till the beef is no longer pink Add the tomato paste, water, herbs, salt and pepper to the pan and bring to the boil Add the spinach to the pan and cook for 2- 3 minutes till spinach is floppy Transfer mixture to an oven-proof dish.
2. Mix together the egg-yolk, yogurt and cheese and spread over.
3. Put in pre-heated oven, 175 degrees F, 190 degrees C, for 25 minutes until browned.
4. Garnish and serve right away.