The Savory Crepes

1 cup All-purpose flour

2 Large eggs

1 ½ cups Milk (whole or 2%)

2 tbsp Melted butter

Pinch of salt

The Meat Filling

1 lb (500g) Ground beef (lean)

1 Medium onion, finely diced

2 Cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp Tomato paste (for richness)

½ cup Beef broth (to keep it moist)

Seasoning: 1 tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper

The Cheese Sauce (Mornay)

2 tbsp Butter

2 tbsp Flour

1 ½ cups Milk

1 ½ cups Shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mozzarella)

Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley

1. Make the Crepes

Whisk the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.

Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan, swirling it to coat the bottom thinly.

Cook for 1 minute until the edges lift, flip, and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat until batter is gone. Stack them on a plate.

2. Cook the Filling

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.

Add the onion and garlic; sauté until softened (approx. 5 minutes).

Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, and seasonings. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the liquid has mostly reduced, leaving a thick, saucy meat mixture.

3. Make the Cheese Sauce

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute (don’t let it brown).

Slowly whisk in the milk to avoid lumps. Simmer until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese until smooth.

4. Assemble and Bake

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Lay a crepe flat. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of meat filling down the center, then drizzle with a little cheese sauce.

Fold it: Fold the bottom up, then the sides over (like an open-ended burrito), or simply roll them tightly as seen in the image.

Place the rolls side-by-side in a greased baking dish.

Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the center of the rolls and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden