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Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars

Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars feature warmly seasoned ground beef tucked into ultra-crisp, golden layers of phyllo that shatter with each bite. Cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and allspice create a gentle heat and aromatic depth, making them an ideal appetizer for parties or a festive snack, especially when served with cool yogurt or hummus.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook45 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink and starts to brown; drain the fat from the skillet. Add the tomatoes, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and allspice. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the mixture reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove one phyllo sheet from the package and keep the remaining sheets covered with a clean cloth until needed. On a flat surface, cut the phyllo sheet into two 14x9-inch rectangles; spray one rectangle with cooking spray, place the second rectangle on top, and spray again with oil. Place a generous teaspoon of the meat filling near the narrow end of the dough. Fold the dough over the meat, fold in the sides, and roll into a cigar-shaped tube. Repeat until all the meat filling is rolled. Arrange the phyllo cigars on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

About This Recipe

Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars is a Moroccan appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 466.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars?
It is a Moroccan recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
What is Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars made of?
The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cumin, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
What goes well with Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars?
Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars?
About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 466.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Spiced Moroccan Beef Phyllo Cigars easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.

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