Description
Deliciously filled cannoli bites with savory ground beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 pieces ready-made cannoli shells
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and oregano.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and mix in fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Assemble the Cannoli Bites:
- Allow the meat mixture to cool slightly.
- Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill the cannoli shells with the prepared beef mixture.
- Serve:
- Arrange filled cannoli bites on a serving platter.
Notes
- Ensure the filling is not too hot when filling the shells to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- For added flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- To save time, you can prepare the filling a day ahead and refrigerate.
- For garnish, sprinkle a bit of fresh parsley or shaved Parmesan over the filled cannoli before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannoli bite