Tunisian Beef Pinwheels
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Tunisian Beef Pinwheels, a flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a savory spiced beef mixture that's bursting with North African flavors. Featuring aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, along with fresh parsley and cilantro, every bite delivers a harmonious balance of warmth and freshness. Quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings, these pinwheels are made from browned ground beef wrapped in tender puff pastry, then baked to perfection for a crispy, golden finish. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these easy-to-make pinwheels are a show-stopping addition to your party platter or weeknight dinner spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Defrost the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chopped parsley and cilantro. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets if necessary. Spread the cooled beef mixture evenly over each sheet, leaving a 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) border around the edges.
Starting from one edge, roll each pastry sheet tightly into a log. Seal the edge with a bit of beaten egg to secure.
Using a sharp knife, slice each log into 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) thick pinwheels. Place the pinwheels cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
Allow the pinwheels to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 307.6 g | 394% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.3 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 539 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 5200 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.8 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 131.1 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 26.8 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 2151 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
