Jul 14 2026
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Beef Manicotti Recipe

Inspired by The Little Village - Downtown
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Homemade crepes, Little Village Sauce

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Ingredients

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Crepes

Filling

Little Village Sauce

Method

Crepes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crepe Batter

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Crepes

    In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Pour in about 1/4 cup of batter and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges lift, then flip and cook for another minute. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.

Filling

  1. 3

    Cook the Beef

    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat, then add garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  2. 4

    Combine Filling Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix the cooked beef, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Little Village Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Sauce

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Fill the Crepes

    Take a prepared crepe and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture along one edge. Roll the crepe tightly to encase the filling.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Baking Dish

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of Little Village Sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.

  3. 9

    Assemble and Bake

    Place the filled crepes seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top, sprinkle with extra mozzarella if desired. Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

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