Spinach Beef Cannelloni

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, small, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 celery rib , finely chopped (optional)
• 800g / 28oz crushed tomato, canned
• 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp EACH thyme, oregano, salt, pepper
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 500g / 1lb beef mince, lean
• 250g / 8oz frozen spinach, chopped, excess liquid squeezed out
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 21 to 24 “no boiling needed” cannelloni tubes OR 10 Manicotti tubes
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
• Chopped parsley (optional)