Börek with Meat

Börek with Meat is a savory Turkish pastry filled with spiced ground beef, wrapped in layers of flaky dough. This dish is both comforting and satisfying, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Yufka or phyllo dough - 4 sheets
• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Egg - 1, beaten (for egg wash)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the ground beef, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and mix in the chopped parsley. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
6. On a clean surface, lay out one sheet of yufka or phyllo dough and brush lightly with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush again.
7. Spoon some of the meat filling along one edge of the dough, leaving space at the sides.
8. Roll the dough over the filling to form a log, then tuck in the ends to seal. Place the rolled börek seam-side down on a baking sheet.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining sheets of dough and filling.
10. Brush the tops of the böreks with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
12. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the ground beef for muscle maintenance.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.

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