Albanian Meat Burek

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat.
3. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
4. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. In a baking dish, layer the phyllo dough, brushing each layer with olive oil.
6. Spread the meat mixture over the phyllo layers.
7. Top with another layer of phyllo dough, brushing with olive oil.
8. Brush the top with beaten egg.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
10. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.