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Albanian Byrek with Ground Beef
A traditional Albanian pastry filled with seasoned ground beef.
45 minutes6 servings
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, water, and salt to form a dough. Let it rest.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- In a pan, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, and pepper until browned. Add tomato paste and simmer.
- Place the filling on the dough circles, fold, and seal.
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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