Phyllo Pastry and Lean Ground Beef Rolls

Ingredients

• 200 g Lean ground beef (95% lean and 5% fat)
• Mixed spices (To taste; paprika, garlic, thyme, pepper, and salt. Quantity estimated for nutritional calculation.)
• 2 tbsp Zero-calorie barbecue sauce (The recipe specifies the zero-calorie version; regular barbecue sauce may also be used.)
• 2 fogli Phyllo pastry (The weight is estimated at approximately 20 g per sheet.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the lean ground beef in a bowl. Add paprika, garlic, thyme, pepper, and salt to taste, then incorporate the zero-calorie barbecue sauce. Mix until the seasonings and sauce are evenly distributed throughout the meat.

2. 2

   Lay out one sheet of phyllo pastry and lightly moisten it with water without soaking it. Place the second sheet on top and lightly moisten it as well.

3. 3

   Spread the seasoned meat mixture over the phyllo sheets, leaving a small margin around the edges. Roll the filled sheets into a compact log.

4. 4

   Cut the log into pieces of the desired size, taking care not to let too much of the filling escape.

5. 5

   Arrange the rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overlapping them. Cook at 170 °C for approximately 15 minutes, until the phyllo pastry is golden and crisp and the meat is completely cooked.

6. 6

   Let the rolls rest for one or two minutes, then serve them hot.

Notes

The recipe provides approximately 430 kcal, 35 g of carbohydrates, 47 g of protein, and 10 g of fat; actual values depend on the brand of phyllo pastry, sauce, and ground beef. For safety, verify that the meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 71 °C.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• appetizer
• high-protein
• air-fryer
• quick
• crispy
• Italian-inspired