Brazilian recipe
Homemade Ground Beef Crepe Roll-ups
A classic, comforting recipe for Brazilian-style ground beef crepes with a soft, delicate batter and a savory, creamy filling. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
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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 carton (approx. 200g) table cream
Salt to taste
400 g mozzarella, sliced
Grated hard cheese (like Parmesan) 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 carton (approx. 200g) table cream
Salt to taste
400 g mozzarella, sliced
Grated hard cheese (like Parmesan) to taste
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose flour, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, onion, tomato, tomato paste, and table cream: These are basic pantry staples found in any standard supermarket or grocery store.
Ground beef: Available at any butcher counter or in the meat aisle of your local supermarket.
Table cream: Commonly found in the baking or international aisles of most supermarkets; it is thicker than heavy cream and adds a specific richness.
Mozzarella: Found in the dairy aisle; choose standard sliced mozzarella for the filling.
Grated hard cheese: Look for Parmesan or Pecorino in the specialty cheese section or the dairy aisle.
Ground beef: Available at any butcher counter or in the meat aisle of your local supermarket.
Table cream: Commonly found in the baking or international aisles of most supermarkets; it is thicker than heavy cream and adds a specific richness.
Mozzarella: Found in the dairy aisle; choose standard sliced mozzarella for the filling.
Grated hard cheese: Look for Parmesan or Pecorino in the specialty cheese section or the dairy aisle.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, and oil
- Gradually add the flour and pulse until you have a smooth, creamy batter
- Season with salt to your liking
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil
- Pour a ladleful of the batter into the hot skillet
- Swirl the pan immediately to coat the bottom evenly with a thin layer
- Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is set, then flip to lightly brown the other side
- Stack the finished crepes on a plate and keep them ready
- In a separate saucepan, sauté the chopped onion in a drizzle of oil until translucent
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until the water evaporates
- Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for a few minutes
- Add the diced tomato and cover again to soften
- Cook for another 3 minutes and stir to combine
- Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt to taste
- Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens nicely
- Take off the heat and let the meat sauce cool down slightly
- Fold in the table cream and stir until the sauce is smooth and combined
- Return the pan to low heat and cook for another 5 minutes
- Assemble each crepe by placing a slice of mozzarella and a spoonful of the meat sauce inside
- Roll the crepes tightly and place them seam-side down
- Spread a thin layer of the remaining sauce on the bottom of a baking dish
- Arrange the filled crepes neatly in the baking dish
- Cover the crepes with the rest of the creamy meat sauce
- Sprinkle generously with grated cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown, about 20 minutes
Observations
This is a classic take on savory crepes, a beloved comfort food perfect for anyone looking for an easy yet satisfying meal. Thin, tender crepes wrap around a hearty, savory ground beef filling, all pulled together with a creamy sauce and topped with melted, bubbly cheese. It’s a versatile dish that works just as well for a Sunday lunch as it does for a no-fuss weeknight dinner.
The process is broken down into simple stages: whipping up the quick crepe batter, simmering the savory beef filling, and the final assembly with the sauce and cheese. Follow these steps to ensure a delicious result that the whole family will love.
The process is broken down into simple stages: whipping up the quick crepe batter, simmering the savory beef filling, and the final assembly with the sauce and cheese. Follow these steps to ensure a delicious result that the whole family will love.
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