Savory Ground Beef Crepes Recipe
Tender, savory crepes filled with seasoned lean ground beef, onions, and optional mushrooms, perfect for a high-protein, muscle-building meal or a hearty family dinner. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptable.
Ingredients
For the Crepes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour for gluten-free
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened oat milk for dairy-free
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the Ground Beef Filling:
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90% lean
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced mushrooms optional
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp chili powder optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella optional, or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh parsley or chives chopped
- Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Make Crepe Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, and salt until smooth. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook Crepes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush with olive oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter, swirling to form a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges lift, then flip and cook for 30 seconds. Repeat to make 10 crepes. Stack on a plate.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in paprika, thyme, chili powder, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors. Add cheese if desired.
- Fill Crepes: Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto the center of each crepe. Fold or roll to enclose the filling.
- Serve: Arrange crepes on a plate, garnish with parsley, Greek yogurt, or hot sauce, and serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Store crepes and filling separately in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
- Substitutions: Swap ground beef for ground turkey or lentils for a leaner or vegetarian option. Use chickpea flour for gluten-free crepes.
- Spicy Variation: Add cayenne pepper or jalapeños to the filling for a fiery kick.
- Meal Prep: Assemble crepes, wrap individually in foil, and freeze for quick, high-protein meals.
- Tip: Let the crepe batter rest to ensure tender, delicate crepes. Use a non-stick skillet for easy flipping.