
From Noam’s kitchen
Kabob Phyllo Rolls
Appetizer · Beef · 50 minutes
Everyone always asks for this recipe. Every. Single. Time. Flaky phyllo, spiced kabob filling, golden and crispy straight from the oven — these rolls will be the star of any table.
Ingredients
The Kabob Mix
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 onions, caramelized slowly (~30 min)
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tsp each: salt, paprika, cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
To Assemble
- 1 package phyllo dough, thawed overnight
- Olive oil for brushing
- 1 egg, beaten (egg wash)
- Generous amount of sesame seeds
Method
- Mix all kabob ingredients well. Caramelizing the onions slowly is key — don’t rush it.
- Thaw phyllo overnight in the fridge. Keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel as you work.
- Lay out one sheet, brush with olive oil, layer a second sheet on top.
- Add filling and roll up tight. Brush immediately with olive oil.
- Repeat until all filling is used.
- Brush all rolls with egg wash, coat generously with sesame seeds.
- Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with tahini, spicy grated tomatoes, and fresh vegetables.
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