Balkan Cheese & Meat Burek

Ingredients

• ½ lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 8 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Have phyllo sheets ready at room temperature.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

3. 3

   Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat. Stir in crumbled feta and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Layer 4 phyllo sheets, brushing each with oil.

7. 7

   Spread meat-cheese mixture evenly over phyllo. Layer remaining 4 sheets, brushing each with oil.

8. 8

   Brush top sheet with remaining oil. Score diagonal lines across the surface for portion guides.

9. 9

   Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

• 9x13-inch baking dish
• large skillet
• wooden spoon
• pastry brush
• sharp knife
• oven

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