Balkan Cheese & Meat Burek
Crispy phyllo pastry layered with spiced ground meat and creamy cheese, baked until golden. A classic Balkan comfort dish that looks impressive but comes together quickly.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Have phyllo sheets ready at room temperature.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 3
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes.
Step 4
Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Stir in crumbled feta and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Layer 4 phyllo sheets, brushing each with oil.
Step 7
Spread meat-cheese mixture evenly over phyllo. Layer remaining 4 sheets, brushing each with oil.
Step 8
Brush top sheet with remaining oil. Score diagonal lines across the surface for portion guides.
Step 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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