Greek Ground Beef Roll Recipe

Name: Greek Ground Beef Roll
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; salt and pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 egg, beaten to blend; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 8 ounces fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 10 sheets phyllo pastry

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
8 ounces fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup butter, melted
10 sheets phyllo pastry

1
Heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook about 10 minutes. Add meat and cook, breaking up meat, until all liquid evaporates and meat is browned. Add tomato, thyme and cinnamon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, melt 3 tblsps butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Pour in milk, increase heat to medium-high and stir until sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat and whisk in egg. Place over medium heat and continue stirring 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3
Melt remaining 1 tblsp butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden-brown.
4
Heat 2 tblsps olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add garlic and saute just until it begins to release its fragrance. Blend in spinach, cover and cook just until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
6
Stir sauce, pine nuts and cheese into meat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7
Let cool. (this can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use).
8
Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Lightly grease rimmed baking sheet.
9
Cover work surface with towel. Place 2 filo sheets on towel with long edge nearest you. Brush with melted butter. Repeat 4 more times, brushing each double layer with butter. Spread cooled meat mixture on filo, leaving 1 1/2 inch border. Arrange spinach in lengthwise strip along center of meat. Using towel as aid, roll filo up lengthwise. Transfer, seam side down, to baking sheet. Brush butter over top.
10
Bake until crisp and golden, about 1 hour.
11
Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing. (can be assembled ahead to this point and refrigerated overnight before baking).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, minced, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Ground Beef Roll falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Greek Ground Beef Roll

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