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Greek Phyllo Meat Pie

Irresistible Greek Phyllo Meat Pie with Flavorful Spiced Beef

A savory Greek Phyllo Meat Pie filled with spiced beef and vegetables, perfect for dinner parties and quick meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for sautéing the meat and greasing the pan
  • 500 grams Ground Beef Try half pork or lamb for a twist
  • 200 grams Leeks Adds mild sweetness; onions can substitute
  • 130 grams Onion Shallots can be used for a gentler taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Allspice Use for warm spices; omit for simpler flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adds warmth; use sparingly
  • 2 teaspoons Sweet Paprika Smoked paprika can provide a unique twist
  • ⅓ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Leave out for a less sweet flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander Replace with cumin for more earthiness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Minced for freshness; dill or oregano are substitutes
For the Phyllo Layers
  • 450 grams Phyllo Pastry Shortcrust pastry can be used as an alternative
  • 145 grams Milk Non-dairy milk is a great alternative
  • 70 grams Greek Yogurt Sour cream or non-dairy yogurt can substitute
  • 80 milliliters Water Can be omitted or replaced with more milk
  • 2 medium Eggs Flaxseed meal mixture offers a vegan substitute

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Large bowl
  • 13 x 9-inch pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Thaw the phyllo pastry overnight in the refrigerator. Leave at room temperature for about an hour.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in chopped leeks and onion, allowing them to soften for about 4-5 minutes. Add spices and mix well, removing from heat once vegetables are tender.
  4. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Whisk together milk, Greek yogurt, water, remaining olive oil, and eggs.
  5. Grease the pan lightly with olive oil, layer two sheets of phyllo, and drizzle some of the milk mixture on top. Repeat until half the phyllo is used.
  6. Spread the spiced meat mixture evenly over the phyllo base. Layer remaining phyllo sheets on top, drizzling the milk mixture between each layer.
  7. Cut the pie into 8 pieces. Pour any remaining milk mixture on top.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cover remaining phyllo sheets with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Brown the meat well for enhanced flavor.

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