Karaim · Ukraine
Cheese and Meat Karaim Pie
A unique Karaim pie combining both meat and cheese in a flaky pastry shell.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a pan, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned.
- Stir in grated cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into a circle.
- Place meat and cheese mixture in the center.
- Fold the pastry over and seal the edges.
- Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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