Tunisian Beef Pinwheels

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Tunisian Beef Pinwheels, a flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a savory spiced beef mixture that's bursting with North African flavors. Featuring aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, along with fresh parsley and cilantro, every bite delivers a harmonious balance of warmth and freshness. Quick to prepare and perfect for gatherings, these pinwheels are made from browned ground beef wrapped in tender puff pastry, then baked to perfection for a crispy, golden finish. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these easy-to-make pinwheels are a show-stopping addition to your party platter or weeknight dinner spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 large Egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Defrost the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chopped parsley and cilantro. Allow the mixture to cool completely.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets if necessary. Spread the cooled beef mixture evenly over each sheet, leaving a 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) border around the edges.

Step 9

Starting from one edge, roll each pastry sheet tightly into a log. Seal the edge with a bit of beaten egg to secure.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, slice each log into 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) thick pinwheels. Place the pinwheels cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 11

Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.

Step 13

Allow the pinwheels to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1249 grams (1249.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4417

Total Fat 307.60g	394%
Saturated Fat 89.30g	447%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 539mg	180%
Sodium 5200mg	226%
Total Carbohydrate 323.80g	118%
Dietary Fiber 17.20g	61%
Total Sugars 11.80g
Protein 131.10g	262%

Vitamin D 40IU	200%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 27mg	149%
Potassium 2151mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 28.2%