Description
A delicious and savory pastry filled with ground beef, spices, and a crispy phyllo crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 10 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned.
- Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, black pepper, and parsley to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Layer five sheets of phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter, and tuck in the edges.
- Cut slits in the top layer for steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side salad or yogurt for added flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Egyptian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg