Description
This Sultan Kebab Recipe is an easy, luxurious dish that combines tender minced meat, soft crepes, a creamy béchamel sauce, and melted cheddar cheese for a truly royal dining experience. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish will impress anyone who tries it!
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 400 g minced meat
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Parsley, chopped
For the Crepes
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2.5 glasses (500 ml) milk
- 1.5 cups (180 g) flour
For the Béchamel Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 glasses (600 ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional
- 200 g cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in 400 g of minced meat and cook until browned.
- Add the finely chopped carrot, red pepper, and green pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Simmer until the mixture is thickened and flavors meld together. Stir in parsley, then set aside.
Prepare the Crepes
- In a mixing bowl, beat 3 eggs with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually pour in 2.5 glasses of milk (500 ml), whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Slowly add 1.5 cups (180 g) of flour, whisking until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with vegetable oil.
- Pour a small amount of batter into the skillet, tilting to cover the bottom evenly.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Repeat until all batter is used.
Prepare the Béchamel Sauce
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of flour and stir until golden to make a roux.
- Slowly pour in 3 glasses (600 ml) of milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook while stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.
Assemble the Sultan Kebab
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Take one crepe, place a generous spoonful of the meat filling in the center, and roll it up. Place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling.
- Pour the béchamel sauce evenly over the rolled crepes.
- Sprinkle 200 g of grated cheddar cheese on top.
Bake
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Serve and Enjoy
- Let the Sultan Kebab rest for a few minutes after removing it from the oven.
- Garnish with extra parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh parsley for the filling to enhance the flavor.
- Avoid lumps in the béchamel sauce by whisking constantly while adding the milk.
- Crepes can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for easy assembly.
- Experiment with other cheeses like mozzarella or Parmesan for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern