Pastel (Israeli Spiced Meat Pie) Recipe

Name: Pastel (Israeli Spiced Meat Pie)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 tablespoon black pepper; 1 pound puff pastry, defrosted (see note); 3 large eggs; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped dill; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1 pound puff pastry, defrosted (see note)
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions and carrots and saute until vegetables have softened, but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add beef, cinnamon, salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
4
Cook until beef begins to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Let mixture cool completely.
6
While beef is cooking, split puff pastry in half if its in one piece.
7
Roll out each piece with a floured rolling pin to roughly 9 x 11 inches.
8
Line an 8- or 9- x 11-inch baking dish, or a shallow 2-quart gratin dish, with 1 piece of pastry, pulling up the dough to cover the sides of baking dish.
9
Whisk 2 eggs and add to cooled beef mixture.
10
Spoon mixture over pastry and top with chopped parsley and dill.
11
Top with remaining piece of pastry, pinching together the sides of both pieces of pastry.
12
Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour (and up to 4 hours) or freeze for 15 minutes.
13
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
14
Whisk remaining egg and brush over pastry.
15
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
16
Bake until golden on top, about 40 minutes.
17
Allow to cool 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.
18
Pastel may appear wet when removed from oven, but pastry will absorb the moisture as it sits.

842

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, finely chopped, 2 carrots, finely chopped, 2 pounds ground beef, and more.

Yes, Pastel (Israeli Spiced 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!

Pastel (Israeli Spiced Meat Pie)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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