Halloween Two-bite Mummies (curried Beef Wraps) With Pineapple D

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 8 ounces lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon mild curry paste
• 2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1/3 cup toasted ground almonds
• 1/2 cup pineapple jam
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 pinch hot pepper flakes

Recipe

• 1 line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or grease; set aside.
• 2 filling: in skillet, fry beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. drain off fat.
• 3 add oil, onion, garlic, curry paste, ginger, cumin, salt and pepper; fry until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• 4 stir in stock; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until about half of the liquid remains, about 5 minutes. remove from heat. stir in bread crumbs and almonds. let cool for 30 minutes. (make-ahead: refrigerate, uncovered, until cold; cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.).
• 5 place 1 sheet of the phyllo on work surface, covering remainder with damp tea towel to prevent drying out. from long side, cut crosswise into 4 strips; brush lightly with butter. spoon scant 1 tbsp (15 ml) filling into log about 1/2 inch (1 cm) from end and sides of strip. fold sides over filling; fold over end and roll up. brush lightly with butter. place on prepared pan. repeat with remaining phyllo. (make-ahead: freeze in single layer. layer with waxed paper in airtight container and freeze for up to 2 weeks; bake frozen, adding 5 minutes to baking time.).
• 6 bake in centre of 375°f (190°c) oven until golden, 15 to 18 minutes. serve warm with pineapple dipping sauce. makes 40 pieces.
• 7 pineapple dipping sauce: in microwaveable bowl, whisk together jam, lime juice and hot pepper flakes; cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted. serve warm. (make-ahead: let cool. cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.).
• 8 makes about 1/2 cup (125 ml).
• 9 canadian living magazine.