Express stuffed msemen with minced meat

Express stuffed msemen with minced meat is a easy Moroccan recipe that serves 4. 375 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking by Nissou on YouTube.

Prep: 25 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 55 min

Cost: $8.26 total, $2.07 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for cooking the meat-onion mixture)
  • 1 piece Onion (whole, finely chopped)
  • 400 g Minced meat (beef or lamb) (choose a lean meat if you want less fat)
  • 1 tablespoon Salt (fine salt)
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet paprika
  • 0.5 tablespoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch Garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Flat parsley, chopped (fresh preferably)
  • 4 tablespoons Thick sour cream
  • 2 slices Hard cheese (e.g. cheddar) (to melt inside the msemen)
  • 250 ml Milk (a standard glass)
  • 125 ml Sunflower oil (half a glass)
  • 1 piece Egg
  • 8 pieces Square brick pastry sheets (samosa type) (available in the Asian aisle or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons Grated cheese (optional) (type mozzarella or cheddar)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion

    In a skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: medium

  2. Cook the minced meat

    Add the 400 g of minced meat to the pan. Break it up with the spatula and cook halfway, about 5 minutes, until it begins to brown.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: medium

  3. Season the filling

    Stir in 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp paprika, 0.5 tbsp pepper, a pinch of garlic powder and 2 tbsp chopped flat parsley. Mix quickly.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Add cream and cheese

    Pour in 4 tbsp thick sour cream, mix, then add the two slices of cheese. Stir until the cheese starts to melt slightly.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Prepare the moistening mixture

    In a bowl, combine 250 ml milk, 125 ml sunflower oil and 1 egg. Whisk until you obtain a homogeneous liquid.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Moisten the brick sheets

    Take a square brick sheet, dip it quickly in the milk‑oil‑egg mixture, then place it on the work surface.

    Time: PT1M

  7. Fill and fold

    Place 2 tbsp filling in the center of the moistened sheet, optionally add grated cheese, then fold the edges as shown (fold one side, flip, fold the other side).

    Time: PT3M

  8. Repeat the operation

    Repeat steps 6‑7 with the remaining sheets until you have 8 stuffed msemen.

    Time: PT8M

  9. Pan‑fry

    Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Place the stuffed msemen and brown each side, turning regularly, until a nice brown color is achieved (about 5‑7 minutes).

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: medium

Nutrition Facts

Calories
375
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
20 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: contains gluten, contains dairy, contains egg, low-calorie

Allergens: milk, egg, gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Express stuffed msemen with minced meat

Recipe by Cooking by Nissou

Express stuffed msemen with minced meat, a quick and light version of the traditional Moroccan msemen. The flavorful filling made of minced meat, spices, sour cream and cheese is wrapped in slightly moistened brick pastry sheets, then pan-fried to golden. Ideal for Ramadan or a last-minute meal.

EasyMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
28m
Prep
10m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
48m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$8.26
Total cost
$2.07
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté the onion until translucent
  • Cook the meat halfway before adding the spices
  • Moisten the brick sheets without over‑soaking
  • Fold the sheets correctly to avoid tearing during cooking
  • Cook over medium heat to obtain a golden color without burning

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot oil during cooking
  • Ensure the minced meat reaches at least 71°C internal temperature to avoid health risks

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