Bourek (Meat Filled Pastry) Recipe

Name: Bourek (Meat Filled Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 lb ground lamb; 1 small onion; 4 sprigs parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 8 phyllo pastry sheets, 12 x 17 inches each; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon butter
1/2 lb ground lamb
1 small onion
4 sprigs parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
8 phyllo pastry sheets, 12 x 17 inches each
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg, beaten

1
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the lamb and stir-fry a minute.
3
Add the onion, parsley, salt, pepper and cinnamon and cook over medium low heat til lamb is cooked through.
4
Take one sheet of phyllo and fold both side to the center length-wise.
5
Sprinkle lightly with melted butter.
6
Place 2 heaping tablespoons of meat stuffing at one end of the phyllo.
7
Press it out til it is about 4 inches wide and 1 inch deep.
8
Roll the dough over and roll about 3 times.
9
Sprinkle a bit more butter on the end and dab with egg to seal.
10
Do this with the remaining meat mix and phyllo.
11
Bake in a buttered baking dish in 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, 1/2 lb ground lamb, 1 small onion, 4 sprigs parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bourek (Meat Filled Pastry) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bourek (Meat Filled Pastry)

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