Greek Ground Beef Roll Recipe

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Greek Ground Beef Roll
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  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 sauté 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 592.43 Kcal (2480 kJ)
Calories from fat 440.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.92g 75%
Cholesterol 152.92mg 51%
Sodium 266.54mg 11%
Potassium 746.75mg 16%
Total Carbs 10.8g 4%
Sugars 3.74g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 8%
Protein 29.87g 60%
Vitamin C 15.1mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 219mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 205.33 Kcal (860 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.96g 75%
Cholesterol 53mg 51%
Sodium 92.38mg 11%
Potassium 258.82mg 16%
Total Carbs 3.74g 4%
Sugars 1.3g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 8%
Protein 10.35g 60%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 24%
Calcium 75.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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