Burek · Bulgaria
Balkan Burek with Ground Beef
A flaky pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, a popular dish in the Balkans.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until browned.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares.
- Place a spoonful of beef mixture on each square, fold into a triangle, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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