Burek

Burek, or Borek depending on what spelling you use is a dish made with phyllo pastry that is filled with meat or cheese. Burek is thought to have originated in Central Asia; it was then adopted by the Ottoman Turks who took it with them to the various corners of their military empire.
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 Course Appetizer or Main course (2)
 Cuisine Turkish
 Prep Time 1 hour
 Cook Time 15 minutes
 Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
 Servings: 8 (4)
 Calories 201 kcal
 Author Analida

Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 Tbs olive oil
1 onion diced
2 Tbs parsley fresh, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
dash allspice
2 Tbsp butter melted, for brushed phyllo
1/2 lb phyllo dough


Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.

In a small frying pan heat the olive oil and add the onions. Cook on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Add the beef and the rest of the ingredients. Cook until the beef is browned.

Remove beef mixture from heat and place in a bowl and chill in the refrigerator. Warm meat with juice will ruin the delicate phyllo.

Take phyllo dough and unroll carefully. Cut in half. Cover with a moist tea towel to avoid drying.

Take 3 sheets of phyllo at a time and place a good amount of meat down the center, leaving about 2" at both top and bottom. Using a pastry brush, brush all around the edges of the dough. Fold in once all around. Fold from the short side up and roll tightly like a cigar. Brush with melted butter and place seam side down on a baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the burek are golden brown.

Serve with a side of plain yogurt.

Any leftover phyllo can be stored again in the freezer. Make sure you wrap it tightly so it doesn't dry out.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 491mg 20%
Potassium 242mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin A 3.4%
Vitamin C 2.8%
Calcium 1.3%
Iron 13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.