Brazilian recipe
Homemade Minced Meat Crepes (Panqueca de carne moída)
A traditional recipe for savory crepes filled with seasoned minced meat, featuring a soft batter and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
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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 minced beef
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped or grated
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 pack table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
400 g muçarela cheese, sliced
Grated hard cheese to taste
1 cup milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300 g minced beef
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped or grated
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 pack table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
400 g muçarela cheese, sliced
Grated hard cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce and meat at local municipal markets or supermarket butcher counters in Fiji. For specific items like 'creme de leite' or 'muçarela', check the dairy section of major supermarkets in Suva or Nadi. If unavailable, heavy cream is a suitable substitute for creme de leite, and any mild, high-moisture melting cheese can replace muçarela.
Preparation method
- In a blender, process the eggs, milk, and oil.
- Gradually add the flour and blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy batter.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter into the hot pan.
- Swirl the pan to ensure the batter covers the base evenly.
- Cook until the edges lift away from the pan, then flip to brown the other side.
- Set the prepared crepes aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onion in a little oil until translucent.
- Add the minced beef and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the diced tomato and cover the pan again.
- Cook for another 3 minutes and stir.
- Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt to taste.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow the meat sauce to cool slightly.
- Stir the creme de leite into the meat sauce until well combined and smooth.
- Return the sauce to low heat and cook for 5 minutes.
- Fill each crepe with a slice of muçarela and a portion of the meat sauce.
- Roll up the crepes.
- Grease a baking dish with a small amount of the sauce.
- Arrange the filled crepes in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the crepes.
- Sprinkle with the grated cheese.
- Bake in a preheated medium oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden.
Observations
This classic recipe for minced meat crepes is a staple for those seeking comfort food that is simple to prepare. The golden-brown crepes wrap around a flavorful ground beef filling, complemented by a creamy sauce and finished with a melted cheese topping. It is an incredibly versatile dish, ideal for a relaxed Sunday lunch or a practical weeknight dinner.
The cooking process is organized into straightforward steps: preparing the batter, cooking the savory meat filling, and assembling the dish with sauce and cheese. Follow these instructions to achieve a delicious result that is sure to please the whole family.
The cooking process is organized into straightforward steps: preparing the batter, cooking the savory meat filling, and assembling the dish with sauce and cheese. Follow these instructions to achieve a delicious result that is sure to please the whole family.
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