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Phyllo Rolls with Ground Beef

Make these easy phyllo rolls with ground beef for a savory appetizer, snack, or main course full of protein, veggies, and flavor!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, middle eastern
Keyword: phyllo rolls, phyllo rolls with meat
Servings: 24 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup assorted bell peppers finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green peppers finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 pound phyllo dough thawed
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and chopped onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent but not browned.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion
  • Add the lean ground beef to the saucepan. Use a wooden spoon or a meat cutter to break apart the beef and crumble it as it cooks. Continue cooking until the beef is browned.
    1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • Stir in the chopped bell peppers, salt, black pepper, paprika, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the mixture becomes fragrant. Set it aside to cool slightly, which should take approximately 20 minutes.
    1/2 cup assorted bell peppers, 1/2 cup green peppers, Salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 cloves of garlic
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Lay out the phyllo dough on a large cutting board. Place a damp towel lightly over it to prevent the phyllo from drying out. Take one sheet of phyllo and place it on a flat surface. Layer another sheet of phyllo on top. Brush the phyllo sheets with melted butter until they are evenly moistened.
    1 pound phyllo dough, 1 cup melted butter
  • At the bottom edge of the buttered phyllo sheets, spread 1/2 cup of the ground beef mixture horizontally in a strip. Roll up the phyllo dough tightly, creating one long roll. Place it in a well-buttered 13x9-inch baking dish. Repeat this process with the remaining phyllo sheets.
  • There should be a total of 7 to 8 long rolls. Once arranged in the baking dish, slice each roll into four pieces. Cut all the way across the dish. (See picture in post.)
  • Partially bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • While the rolls are baking, whisk together the milk, egg, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
    1/3 cup milk, 1 large egg, Pinch black pepper, Pinch salt
  • Remove the partially baked phyllo rolls from the oven and brush the milk and egg mixture over all of the rolls making sure to cover them all.
  • Return the baking dish to the oven, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg