Brazilian recipe
Ground Beef Crepe Rolls (Panqueca de carne moída)
A comforting, traditional recipe for tender, thin crepes wrapped around a savory, creamy ground beef filling and topped with melted cheese.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300 g ground beef
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped or grated
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 pack (200 g) table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
400 g mozzarella cheese, sliced
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
1 cup milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300 g ground beef
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped or grated
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 pack (200 g) table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
400 g mozzarella cheese, sliced
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets in the Bahamas. Look for 'table cream' (creme de leite) in the canned goods or international aisle, which is essential for the authentic creamy consistency. If unavailable, a high-fat heavy cream can be used as a substitute, though it will be slightly less thick.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, and oil.
- Gradually add the flour and blend until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Season the batter with salt to taste.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, lightly greasing it with oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter into the hot pan.
- Tilt the pan quickly to coat the surface evenly.
- Cook until the edges lift and the bottom is set, then flip to brown the other side.
- Set the finished crepes aside.
- In a separate saucepan, sauté the chopped onion in a drizzle of oil until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and cover again.
- Cook for 3 minutes and stir to combine.
- Incorporate the tomato paste and season to taste.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from the heat and allow the meat sauce to cool slightly.
- Stir in the table cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return to low heat for 5 minutes.
- Fill each crepe with a slice of mozzarella and a spoonful of the meat sauce.
- Roll the crepes tightly.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with a little extra sauce.
- Arrange the rolled crepes in the baking dish.
- Cover the crepes with the remaining meat sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
- Bake in a preheated medium oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Observations
This is a classic recipe for Brazilian-style crepes, a perfect go-to for those craving a hearty, home-cooked meal. The golden-brown crepes provide a delicate casing for a rich, seasoned ground beef mixture, enhanced with a creamy sauce and finished with a bubbly, melted cheese topping. It is an incredibly versatile dish, equally suited for a leisurely Sunday lunch or a stress-free weeknight dinner.
The cooking process is broken down into straightforward steps: creating the smooth crepe batter, simmering the savory meat filling, and assembling the rolls with the creamy sauce and cheese. Follow this method closely to achieve the perfect texture and flavor that is sure to please the whole family.
The cooking process is broken down into straightforward steps: creating the smooth crepe batter, simmering the savory meat filling, and assembling the rolls with the creamy sauce and cheese. Follow this method closely to achieve the perfect texture and flavor that is sure to please the whole family.
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