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Canelones de carne| Receta de canelones SIN HORNO #canelones

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Juli Cardona

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Canelones

Cultural Context

Canelones, originating from Italy, have found a special place in Spanish cuisine, particularly in Catalonia. Traditionally filled with a mixture of meat and cheese, they are often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish highlights the joy of sharing hearty meals, and today, variations abound, with fillings ranging from vegetables to seafood, reflecting local tastes and creativity.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 gr de carne de res molida
1 cebolla
2 tomates
2 dientes de ajo
1/2 pimentón
500ml de leche
4 cdas de harina
4 cdas de mantequilla
250 gr de queso
Pasta precocida para canelones o lasaña
Sal
pimienta
paprika
orégano
ajo en polvo

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide protein at a lower cost.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a cheesy flavor.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and still flavorful.

1

Cook the ground beef in a pan until browned.

2

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, and diced pimentón to the pan and sauté until softened.

3

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.

4

In a separate pot, melt the butter and add the flour to make a roux.

5

Gradually add the milk to the roux, stirring until it thickens to create a béchamel sauce.

6

Layer the precooked pasta with the meat mixture and béchamel sauce, and sprinkle cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

CaneloniCannelloni
Local Name: Canelones

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