Italian Beef Rissoles With Fresh Tomato Salsa
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
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ITALIAN BEEF RISSOLES
- 750 g beef mince
- 3⁄4 cup wheat germ
- 150 g chargrilled red capsicums, drained, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup pitted kalamata olive, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup finely shredded basil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 1 red onion, halved, finely chopped (reserve the other half for the salsa)
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
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TOMATO SALSA
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium yellow capsicum, cored, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 teaspoons light olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil, extra
- 1⁄2 reserved onion, chopped
- 180 g baby spinach leaves
directions
- ITALIAN BEEF RISSOLES: Combine the beef mince, breadcrumbs, capsicum, olives, basil, garlic, egg and half the onion in a large bowl, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into patties. Preheat the BBQ plate or a large non-stick pan over a medium heat, add the patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- TOMATO SALSA: Combine the tomato, capsicum, oil, extra basil and remaining (chopped) onion in a bowl, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- TO SERVE: Divide the baby spinach leaves between the serving plates, top with rissoles and salsa, and serve with Crispy Garlic Lemon Potatoes Recipe #145705 or your favourite potato dish.
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