This delicious and healthy toddler recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is sure to become a family favourite. Involtini di Manzo is a crowd pleaser that’s easy to prepare and full of nutritious flavour. Enjoy this tasty Italian dish of beef-stuffed rolls with a simple tomato sauce, melted cheese and tender vegetables. Perfect for kids and picky eaters alike, Involtini di Manzo is sure to have your little ones licking their plates clean.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: beef, ground beef, rolled beef, tomato sauce
• Calories: 337 kcal
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fats: 21 g
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 500 g ground Beef
• 1 cup (250 ml) tomato passata
• 3 tablespoons (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 20 g fresh parsley and/or basil
• Extra virgin olive oil for the pan
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C or 350°F.

2. Mix the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, egg, and freshly ground pepper in a large bowl.

3. Peel and mash the garlic and mix it into the beef mixture.

4. Start forming the beef rolls. First, use your hands to press 1 tablespoon (15 g) of the beef mixture onto a work surface. Flatten the beef, then place the parsley or basil in the centre and roll the beef up into a finger-sized roll.

5. Place the rolled beef in a baking pan and spoon the tomato pastata over each roll.

6. Drizzle the pan with extra virgin olive oil.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the beef is cooked through.

8. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables and/or a mixed salad. Dinner is served!

Recommended Sides

• Steamed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, and/or peas)
• Mixed Salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and/or olives)