BurekBosnian Spiral Meat Pie
Burek is the Bosnian name for a meat-filled pastry in the local pita tradition. This home version uses prepared phyllo, a beef-and-onion filling, and a spiral shape.
Prep
35m
Cook
45m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Pastry
- 450gPhyllo Dough
Pan
- 10mlVegetable Oil
Pastry
- 70mlVegetable Oil
Filling
- 500gGround Beef
- 2pcsOnion (finely chopped)
- 10gSalt
- 3gBlack Pepper
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Method
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- 01
Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat until it loses its raw color.
- 02
Add the onions, salt, and black pepper, and cook until the onions are soft and the filling is lightly browned. Let it cool slightly.
- 03
Heat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- 04
Brush the baking dish with the vegetable oil. Lay out the phyllo dough and keep it covered so it does not dry out.
- 05
Brush each sheet lightly with vegetable oil, place a strip of filling along one edge, and roll into a long rope.
- 06
Coil the filled ropes into the dish to form a spiral and brush the top with vegetable oil.
- 07
Bake until the pie is deep golden and crisp and the meat filling reaches 71°C (160°F). Let it rest briefly before slicing.
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