Beef-Spinach Crepes Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodInterest Group

Ingredients

 Frozen chopped spinach package1
 Ground chuck1/2 pound
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Celery1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Shredded carrot1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1 , beaten
 Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoon, grated
 2 tablespoons Chablis or other dry white wine
 Dried basil1/2 Teaspoon
 Dried oregano1/4 Teaspoon
 Vegetable cooking spray
 Margarine2 Tablespoon (Crepes)
 All purpose flour2 Tablespoon (Crepes)
 Skim milk1 Cup (16 tbs) (Crepes)
 1/4 cup Chablis or other dry white wine
 Salt14 Teaspoon (Crepes)
 Pepper white1/8 Teaspoon (Crepes)
 Mozzarella cheese1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Crepes)

Directions

Cook spinach according to package directions, omitting salt; drain well.
Place between paper rowels, and squeeze until barely moist.
Set aside.
Combine ground chuck, onion, celery, and carrot in a medium skillet; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until meat is browned, Stirling to crumble meat.
Drain in a colander par with paper rowels to remove excess grease.
Combine reserved spinach, meat mixture, egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons wine, basil, and oregano in a medium bowl; stir well.
Spoon 1/4 cup mixture in center of each crepe; roll up.
Place crepes, seam side down, in a 12- x 8- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
Melt margarine in a small saucepan over low heat, add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk and 1/4 cup wine, cook over medium heat, stirring consrantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat, add salt, pepper, and cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
Spoon sauce over crepes.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until bubbly.
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