Meat panzerotti with spinach, a main course that’s very tasty and that our family really enjoyed—a clever recipe to bring children closer to vegetables. I suggest this recipe to get perfect panzerotti: crispy on the outside and soft and juicy inside. Some time ago I made the classic meat panzerotti, cooked in the air fryer. This is a flavorful dish guaranteed to be a success, and you can serve them with potato bread. Try the recipe and let me know in the comments, and remember to follow me on my pages Facebook and Instagram. Kisses, Chicca.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Electric oven, Air fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 190.75 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 1.43 (g) of which sugars 0.42 (g)
- Proteins 17.96 (g)
- Fat 12.14 (g) of which saturated 5.15 (g)of which unsaturated 5.39 (g)
- Fibers 0.62 (g)
- Sodium 618.77 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 130 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 lb 2 oz ground beef
- 1 oz (about 1/3 cup) grated Parmesan
- 9 oz (about 2 cups, well drained) spinach, cooked, boiled (frozen or fresh)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- to taste lemon zest (grated)
- 3.5 oz (about 3-4 slices) cooked ham
- to taste lemon zest
- 2 oz (about 1/2 cup) cheese
How to make Meat Panzerotti with Spinach
In a large bowl put the ground beef, the egg, the Parmesan and the salt; also add the spinach—make sure it is well squeezed—and cut with a knife, then add the rest of the ingredients.
At this point, knead with your hands, mixing the ingredients well.
Take a small portion of about 130 grams (about 4.6 oz), shape it with your hands into a large meatball and flatten it.
Place the meat on plastic wrap and flatten it. Open the plastic wrap and fill the meat with cooked ham and cheese.
Close the panzerotti giving them the classic shape.
Coat them in breadcrumbs. Cook them in an air fryer or in the oven with a drizzle of oil on top for about 12-15 minutes at 356°F or until golden.
Storage and tips for meat panzerotti with spinach
You can prepare them well in advance and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours, covered with plastic wrap until ready to cook. You can add to the mixture the spices you prefer: paprika, nutmeg or curry. Alternative cooking methods include pan-frying with a drizzle of olive oil or baking in the oven at 356°F for about 15-20 minutes.
