Middle Eastern Lamb Pies Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Lamb Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 500 g lamb mince; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup beef stock Safeway 1 lb For $5.99 thru 02/09; salt and pepper, to taste; 6 sheets filo pastry; Garlic olive oil spray; 125 g PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese; 1/4 cup finely shredded mint; 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
500 g lamb mince
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup beef stock Safeway 1 lb For $5.99 thru 02/09
salt and pepper, to taste
6 sheets filo pastry
Garlic olive oil spray
125 g PHILADELPHIA Light Spreadable Cream Cheese
1/4 cup finely shredded mint
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

1
HEAT the oil in a frypan and saute onion for 12 minutes until just softened.
2
Add garlic and lamb mince and cook for 5 minutes or until lamb has browned.
3
Add spices and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4
Blend flour with the stock then add to the lamb mixture.
5
Simmer for 56 minutes until thickened.
6
Season to taste.
7
SPRAY a sheet of filo with oil, top with another sheet and spray with oil.
8
Fold sheets in half and cut into 4 squares.
9
Repeat with remaining filo.
10
Push filo pieces into 12 x 1/3 cup capacity greased muffin pans, folding the edges in.
11
Bake in a hot oven 200C for 810 minutes or until golden.
12
COMBINE the PHILLY with half the mint.
13
Spoon lamb filling into the filo cases, dollop with PHILLY mixture and sprinkle with remaining mint and pine nuts.
14
Serve immediately.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 500 g lamb mince, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Lamb Pies 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!

Middle Eastern Lamb Pies

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