**Saed News:** Pizza crepe is one of the delicious dishes suitable for special occasions and gatherings. It combines soft crepes, flavorful meat filling, and stretchy pizza cheese. This dish is made by layering crepes, béchamel sauce, and the meat mixture, then baked in the oven until the cheese melts and the surface turns golden and appetizing.
According to the Family Magazine section of Saed News, to prepare pizza crepe, first make the crepe batter by combining eggs, milk, water, and flour, then cook the crepes in a pan. Next, sauté the meat filling consisting of ground beef, onion, garlic, and spices, and prepare the béchamel sauce. Finally, layer the crepes with the meat mixture, béchamel sauce, and pizza cheese in a baking dish, and bake until the cheese melts and the top turns golden.
Ingredients for 4 people
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Cooking oil | 4 tablespoons |
Eggs | 2 |
Tomatoes | 4 |
Grated pizza cheese | As needed |
Flour | 2 cups |
Tomato paste | 1 tablespoon |
Milk | 1.5 cups |
Ground beef | 400 grams |
Water | 1.5 cups |
Salt | 1 teaspoon |
Onion | 1 |
Black and red pepper | 1 teaspoon |
Garlic | 1 clove |
Butter | 1 tablespoon |
Salt (for béchamel sauce) | ½ teaspoon |
Oil (for béchamel sauce) | 1 tablespoon |
Flour (for béchamel sauce) | 1 tablespoon |
Step 1: Making the Crepe Batter
In a large bowl, mix 2 eggs, 1.5 cups of milk, 1.5 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Beat well using a whisk or fork until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of flour, stirring gently to avoid lumps. The batter should have a smooth consistency—not too thick or runny.
Step 2: Cooking the Crepes
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a teaspoon of oil. Pour about two ladles of batter into the pan and spread it evenly in a circular motion. Cook until the surface is semi-cooked, then flip and cook the other side. Repeat until all the batter is used.
Step 3: Preparing the Meat Filling
Heat a little oil in a pan, add the ground beef, and sauté for a few minutes until it changes color. Add the chopped onion and continue frying. Once the onion softens, add the minced garlic and stir until aromatic.
Step 4: Adding Tomatoes and Spices
Grate 4 tomatoes and add them to the meat mixture. Stir well, then add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a mix of black pepper, red pepper, and your preferred spices. Let it cook gently until the tomato juice is reduced and the mixture thickens.
Step 5: Preparing the Béchamel Sauce
In a small pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and cook it until the raw smell is gone. Gradually pour in 1.5 cups of milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and remove from heat.
Step 6: Layering in the Baking Dish
Place a layer of crepes at the bottom of a suitable baking dish. Spread a portion of the meat mixture on top and sprinkle some grated pizza cheese. Repeat the layers—crepe, meat filling, cheese—until all ingredients are used.
Step 7: Adding Béchamel and Final Bake
Pour the béchamel sauce evenly over the top layer and sprinkle additional grated cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the surface becomes golden and appetizing.
