Greek Kreatopites Recipe

Name: Greek Kreatopites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter (or margarine); 2 shallots, minced (or green onions); 1 lb lean ground lamb (or beef); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 sprigs parsley, fresh chopped; 1 tablespoon mint, fresh chopped; 1 tablespoon dill, fresh chopped; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; salt; pepper, freshly ground to taste; 1/2 cup kefalotyri, grated (or Parmesan cheese); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs, if needed; 1 lb phyllo pastry, defrosted; 1 cup butter, melted (or margarine)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 shallots, minced (or green onions)
1 lb lean ground lamb (or beef)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 sprigs parsley, fresh chopped
1 tablespoon mint, fresh chopped
1 tablespoon dill, fresh chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
salt
pepper, freshly ground to taste
1/2 cup kefalotyri, grated (or Parmesan cheese)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs, if needed
1 lb phyllo pastry, defrosted
1 cup butter, melted (or margarine)

1
In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add shallots and saute until soft. Add meat; mash with fork until browned. Add wine; simmer a few minutes. Stir in parsley, mint, dill and tomato sauce; season with salt and pepper and simmer 20 minutes. Cool.
2
Add cheese and egg. If mixture appears too loose, stir in bread crumbs immediately before stuffing.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4
Remove filo from package, covering with waxed paper and damp towel.
5
Take out one sheet at a time, keeping remainder covered. Place oblong on flat surface. butter filo, one sheet at a time, using pastry brush. Repeat with second sheet. Cut sheets into 2 inch wide strips.
6
Place 1 teaspoon filling at bottom of strip. Starting from bottom, roll up like flag. Repeat until all filling is used.
7
To bake, place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden. .
8
Triangles can be kept frozen in a tightly sealed container for up to two months. To bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Do not thaw; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.

873

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter (or margarine), 2 shallots, minced (or green onions), 1 lb lean ground lamb (or beef), 1/2 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Greek Kreatopites 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.

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