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Minced Meat Crepe Wrap
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Minced Meat Crepe Wrap
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Minced Meat Crepe Wrap

This recipe guides you through making a savory Minced Meat Crepe Wrap, a delicious and hearty dish perfect for a main course. It involves preparing tender crepes, a rich minced meat filling with vegetables and tomato, and a creamy béchamel sauce, all topped with melted cheese and baked to golden perfection. Follow these steps to create a satisfying meal with layers of flavor.
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#Minced Meat
#Dinner
#Main Course
#Béchamel
#Turkish
#Comfort Food
Finished baked crepe wraps
Finished baked crepe wraps

Recipe Information

30m
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
1h 30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Turkish
English
Nutrition (per serving)
680
Calories
38g
Protein
48g
Carbs
42g
Fat
Crepe wraps ready for baking
Crepe wraps ready for baking

Ingredients

  • Milk
    (For crepe dough)

    1 240 ml
  • Water
    (For crepe dough)

    1 240 ml
  • Eggs
    (For crepe dough)

    2 large
  • Oil
    (For crepe dough)

    3 tablespoons
  • Flour
    (For crepe dough)

    1.5 cups
  • Salt
    (For crepe dough, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Ground beef
    (For minced meat stuffing)

    400 g
  • Onion
    (For minced meat stuffing, chopped)

    1 medium
  • Capia pepper
    (For minced meat stuffing, chopped)

    1 medium
  • Carrot
    (For minced meat stuffing, grated or finely diced)

    1 medium
  • Garlic
    (For minced meat stuffing, minced)

    2 cloves
  • Tomato paste
    (For minced meat stuffing)

    1 tablespoon
  • Tomato puree
    (For minced meat stuffing)

    100 g
  • Water
    (100 ml, for minced meat stuffing)

    0.5 glass
  • Black pepper
    (For minced meat stuffing, or to taste)

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Red pepper powder
    (For minced meat stuffing, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    (For minced meat stuffing, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Butter
    (For béchamel sauce)

    1 tablespoon
  • Oil
    (For béchamel sauce)

    4 tablespoons
  • Flour
    (For béchamel sauce)

    2 tablespoons
  • Milk
    (For béchamel sauce)

    2 cups
  • Salt
    (For béchamel sauce, or to taste)

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    (For béchamel sauce, or to taste)

    0.3 teaspoon
  • Cheddar cheese
    (Grated, for topping)

    100 g
Servings: 4
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Minced meat filling for crepes
Minced meat filling for crepes

Instructions

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  • 1

    Whisk together milk, 1 glass of water, eggs, 3 tablespoons of oil, 1.5 cups of flour, and a pinch of salt until you have a smooth crepe batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
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    Whisk together milk, 1 glass of water, eggs, 3 tablespoons of oil, 1.5 cups of flour, and a pinch of salt until you have a smooth crepe batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
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    Ensure the batter is lump-free for smooth crepes. Resting allows the flour to fully hydrate.
  • 2

    Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of batter, swirl to coat the bottom, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Repeat for all crepes.
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    Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of batter, swirl to coat the bottom, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Repeat for all crepes.
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    The first crepe is often a test. Adjust heat and batter quantity as needed. Keep cooked crepes warm.
  • 3

    In a separate pan, heat a little oil and sauté chopped onion, capia pepper, and grated carrot until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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    In a separate pan, heat a little oil and sauté chopped onion, capia pepper, and grated carrot until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Chop vegetables finely for a smoother filling texture.
  • 4

    Add minced garlic and ground beef to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
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    Add minced garlic and ground beef to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
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    Drain any excess fat from the ground beef if desired, though often not necessary.
  • 5

    Stir in tomato paste, tomato puree, 100 ml of water, black pepper, red pepper powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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    Stir in tomato paste, tomato puree, 100 ml of water, black pepper, red pepper powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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    Allow the tomato paste to cook for a minute before adding liquids to deepen its flavor.
  • 6

    For the béchamel sauce, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 4 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
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    For the béchamel sauce, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 4 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
    3m

    Cook the roux long enough to eliminate the raw flour taste but without browning it too much.
  • 7

    Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper.
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    Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper.
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    For an extra smooth sauce, use warm milk and whisk vigorously when adding. If lumps form, pass through a sieve.
  • 8

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lay a cooked crepe flat, spoon a portion of the minced meat filling onto one side, and roll it up tightly.
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    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lay a cooked crepe flat, spoon a portion of the minced meat filling onto one side, and roll it up tightly.
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    Don't overfill the crepes to prevent tearing. Roll them gently but firmly.
  • 9

    Arrange the rolled crepes in a baking dish, seam-side down, in a single layer.
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    Arrange the rolled crepes in a baking dish, seam-side down, in a single layer.
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    A rectangular or oval baking dish works best for neatly arranging the rolls.
  • 10

    Evenly pour the béchamel sauce over the assembled crepes, ensuring they are well covered.
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    Evenly pour the béchamel sauce over the assembled crepes, ensuring they are well covered.
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    Make sure the béchamel coats all crepes for even baking and a creamy finish.
  • 11

    Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese generously over the béchamel sauce.
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    Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese generously over the béchamel sauce.
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    Use a good quality melting cheese for best results.
  • 12

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
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    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
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    Keep an eye on the cheese to prevent over-browning. Serve hot and enjoy!
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