Burek

Бурек · Burek

Ingredients7

• phyllo dough sheets500 g
• ground beef300 g
• onion, finely chopped1 large
• vegetable oil100 ml
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper½ tsp
• water (for brushing)200 ml

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (390 °F).
2. In a pan, sauté the chopped onion in half the oil, add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
3. Lay a sheet of phyllo on a clean surface, brush lightly with oil, and repeat to create a layered base using half of the phyllo sheets.
4. Spread the cooked meat mixture evenly over the layered phyllo, then cover with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with oil.
5. Roll the assembled sheet into a long spiral (or fold into a rectangular pie) and place it on a greased baking tray.
6. Brush the top with the remaining oil and bake for 45–50 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.
7. Allow the burek to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm, optionally with a side of yogurt.