Kosher Puff Pastry Beef Strudel (Meat)

By
Giora Shimoni
Giora Shimoni
A kosher food enthusiast and home cook with hundreds of published recipes, Giora Shimoni has worked in online publishing for over 20 years.
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Updated on 04/20/22
Strudel on a green plate

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 10 to 12 servings
Yield: 1 strudel
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
271 Calories
18g Fat
4g Carbs
22g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 10 to 12
Amount per serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 626mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 1mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 343mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Baking seasoned ground beef in puff pastry gives it a festive upgrade for Shabbat and holiday meals—and it's a surefire way to entice even picky kids.

Round out the meal with vegetable sides that help cut through the strudel's richness, such as a rainbow slaw or ginger roasted broccoli.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil olive, or canola oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree, or ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, or matzo meal

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 tablespoon oregano

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, pareve, thawed

  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, as needed

  • 1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Preheat the oven to 400 F/200 C/Gas 6. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute just until soft and translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute more or until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  4. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, tomato puree or ketchup, breadcrumbs or matzo meal, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in the onion and garlic mixture.

  5. Roll out the puff pastry until thin. Spread the meat mixture lengthwise on the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Fold in the sides of the dough over the meat. Then, roll the dough up over the meat, like a jelly roll.

  6. Place the strudel on the prepared baking pan. Brush the strudel with the egg yolk, and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds.

  7. Bake for 40 minutes or until the pastry is puffed, crisp and golden and the filling is cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow the strudel to rest 10 minutes, then cut and serve warm. Offer warm marinara sauce on the side if desired.

  8. Serve and enjoy.

Note: serve the strudels whole for a family-style meal. Or for a more elegant presentation, plate individual slices atop your favorite tomato-based sauce.