Greek Freighter Meat Pie Recipe

Name: Greek Freighter Meat Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or margerine); 1 onion, chopped; 2 cups meat (cooked and chopped beef, lamb, veal or pork); 1 cup rice (or diced potatoes); 1 teaspoon spearmint, dried and crumbled; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; salt and pepper; 1 cup feta cheese (or cottage cheese); 1 egg; 1/2 cup pine nuts or 1/2 cup walnuts; 1/2 lb phyllo dough; 1/4 cup oil; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or margerine)
1 onion, chopped
2 cups meat (cooked and chopped beef, lamb, veal or pork)
1 cup rice (or diced potatoes)
1 teaspoon spearmint, dried and crumbled
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
1 cup feta cheese (or cottage cheese)
1 egg
1/2 cup pine nuts or 1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 lb phyllo dough
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons butter

1
Heat oil and fry onions until soft.
2
If using raw meat and potatoes, brown for 5 minutes.
3
Add 1 cup of hot water (2 cups water if using rice).
4
Add rice, herbs and seasonings.
5
Cover and cook 20 min until meat is cooked and potatoes or rice are soft.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Mix in cheese, egg and nuts (and cooked meat if you didn't use raw meat).
8
Melt butter and oil in small pot.
9
Oil a square or rectangular baking pan.
10
Lay half of the sheets of filo, oiling lightly between each sheet.
11
Spread on meat filling.
12
Lay remaining filo sheets, oiling between sheets.
13
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or margerine), 1 onion, chopped, 2 cups meat (cooked and chopped beef, lamb, veal or pork), 1 cup rice (or diced potatoes), and more.

Yes, Greek Freighter Meat Pie 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Freighter Meat Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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