Name: Antakya Meat and Vegetable Börek
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 250g ground lamb or beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 tomato, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 sheet of ready-made phyllo dough; 1 egg, beaten (for brushing); 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

A savory Turkish pastry filled with spiced meat and vegetables, baked to golden perfection.

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a pan, cook the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomato until softened.
Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Lay the phyllo dough on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Fold the edges over the filling and cut into desired shapes.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.