Low Carb Lebanese Meat Pies with Rice Paper by @feelgoodfoodie

45 min
Medium

6 servings

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🧅

150 g

Onion

🥩

450 g

Ground Beef

🍅

250 g

Roma Tomatoes

🌿

15 g

Parsley

🧂

6 g

Salt

🌶️

4 g

7 Spice

🟥

4 g

Sumac

🟤

1.3 g

Cinnamon

🍘

13

Rice Paper Sheets

🫒

5 ml

Olive Oil Spray

🥣

Yogurt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Dice the onion, seed and finely chop the Roma tomatoes, and finely chop the fresh parsley.

    onion
    Roma tomato
    fresh parsley
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/17

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the medium skillet over medium heat.

    olive oil
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/17

    Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    onion
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/17

    Add 1 pound 95% lean ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with the wooden spoon.

    95% lean ground beef
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/17

    Cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    95% lean ground beef
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/17

    Stir the chopped Roma tomatoes and fresh parsley into the cooked beef mixture.

    Roma tomato
    fresh parsley
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/17

    Add 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons Lebanese 7 spice, 2 teaspoons sumac, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

    salt
    Lebanese 7 spice
    sumac
    ground cinnamon
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/17

    Cook the filling for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until well combined and most moisture has evaporated.

    95% lean ground beef
    Roma tomato
    fresh parsley
    🍳medium skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/17

    Remove the skillet from the heat and let the beef filling cool slightly until safe to handle.

    95% lean ground beef
    🍳medium skillet

  10. Step 10/17

    Fill the shallow dish with warm water and dip 1 round rice paper sheet for 5 to 7 seconds until just pliable.

    round rice paper sheets
    🍽️shallow dish

  11. Step 11/17

    Place the softened rice paper sheet on the clean work surface and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons beef filling into its center.

    round rice paper sheets
    95% lean ground beef
    🧼clean work surface
    🥄tablespoon

  12. Step 12/17

    Fold the rice paper four times into a compact square parcel, enclosing the filling.

    round rice paper sheets
    🧼clean work surface

  13. Step 13/17

    Dip a second rice paper sheet in warm water and wrap it around the parcel as a second layer.

    round rice paper sheets
    🍽️shallow dish
    🧼clean work surface

  14. Step 14/17

    Repeat dipping, filling, folding, and double-wrapping until all beef filling and rice paper sheets are used.

    round rice paper sheets
    95% lean ground beef
    🍽️shallow dish
    🧼clean work surface
    🥄tablespoon

  15. Step 15/17

    Arrange the meat pies in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly coat their tops with olive oil spray.

    olive oil spray

  16. Step 16/17

    Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 8 to 12 minutes until the pies are golden brown and crispy.

    round rice paper sheets
    95% lean ground beef

  17. Step 17/17

    Cool the meat pies slightly so the exterior becomes crisper, then serve warm with plain yogurt if desired.

    plain yogurt

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Vegetables, Seasonings

Ingredients

Olive oil, Onion, Ground beef, Roma tomatoes, Parsley, Salt, 7 Spice, Sumac, Cinnamon, Rice paper sheets, Olive oil spray, Yogurt

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low carb, Gluten free, Dairy free, High protein

Calories

265 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 23g, Total fat: 14g, Saturated fat: 4.8g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fiber: 1.2g, Sugars: 1.8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 380mg, Iron: 2.8mg, Zinc: 4.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 38mcg, Vitamin C: 7mg, Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg, Vitamin K: 45mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, medium skillet, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cups, shallow dish, clean work surface, tablespoon

Appliances

air fryer, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Appetizer, Snack, Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Game day

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Geographic

Lebanon, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Juicy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Warm spiced, Tangy, Herbaceous, Meaty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in air fryer to restore crispness), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked pies in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe container,Reheat from frozen in the air fryer,Rice paper texture may be less crisp after freezing)