Burek: a typical Balkan dish, easy and quick!
Ingredients
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Onion2
- Ground beef · minced½ lb
- Egg1
- Butter · melted4 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Filo pastry9 oz
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Take the pan off the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes. Stir in the egg and melted butter.
- Lay a sheet of filo on a dry surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place a strip of the filling along one edge, roll tightly into a log, then coil it into a circle in a greased baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining filo and filling, coiling until the dish is full. Brush the top with more melted butter.
- Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Bake for 40 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Let it cool a few minutes before slicing, and serve warm.
Summarized from Cookist Wow's video. Watch it for the details.
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