Greek Meat Pie (Kreatopita) Recipe

Name: Greek Meat Pie (Kreatopita)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry; 9 ounces yogurt, Greek strained; 1 egg; 4 ounces margarine, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg yolk, beaten to mix with the milk; 1 tablespoon skim milk, for the finish with the egg; 1 cup flour, may need more to make a pliable but non-sticky dough; For the filling; 1 1/4 lbs extra lean ground beef; 1 onion, sliced; 3 eggs; 9 ounces regato cheese; 4 tablespoons skim milk, heated, to make bechamel sauce; 1/4 teaspoon flour, to make bechamel sauce; 1/4 teaspoon margarine, to make bechamel sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon biscotti, crumbled can use other dry baked bread

Servings: persons

Pastry
9 ounces yogurt, Greek strained
1 egg
4 ounces margarine, at room temperature
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk, beaten to mix with the milk
1 tablespoon skim milk, for the finish with the egg
1 cup flour, may need more to make a pliable but non-sticky dough
For the filling
1 1/4 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 onion, sliced
3 eggs
9 ounces regato cheese
4 tablespoons skim milk, heated, to make bechamel sauce
1/4 teaspoon flour, to make bechamel sauce
1/4 teaspoon margarine, to make bechamel sauce
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon biscotti, crumbled can use other dry baked bread

1
Filling: Place sliced onion in a colander. Pour salted boiled water over them, rinse and drain well.
2
Add onions to a coated pan and fry for 2 minutes.
3
Add beef, cinnamon, salt and pepper and stir well.
4
Add 1/2 cup of water and boil until just the mixture is left.
5
Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and cool.
6
Prepare bechamel Sauce by melting butter in small pan whisk in flour and add hot milk. Whisk.
7
Add 3 eggs, cheese, bread and bechamel sauce to the filling and set aside.
8
Pastry: Combine the pastry ingredients, except for the egg yolk/milk, in a mixing bowl.
9
Knead it into a pliable, non-sticky dough.
10
Separate the dough into 2 balls, one slightly larger than the other.
11
Take the larger ball and roll out enough to more than cover your oven dish. Place it in a buttered pie pan, covering the bottom, and sides, going slightly over the edge at the top.
12
Now place the filling on top of the crust and level it.
13
Roll out the second dough ball and cover the filling.
14
Butter the edge of the bottom crust and fold it over inwards to cover the edge of the top crust and make a border by pressing the edges with your fingertips.
15
Mix the milk and egg yolk and brush the surface with the mixture.
16
Poke a hole in the middle to allow the steam to escape and stick the rest of the pastry with a fork.
17
Place in a preheated oven at 325F degrees for about 45 minutes, until it is golden brown.

943

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry, 9 ounces yogurt, Greek strained, 1 egg, 4 ounces margarine, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Greek Meat Pie (Kreatopita) 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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Greek Meat Pie (Kreatopita)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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