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Classic Macedonian Meat and Pepper Pie

Name: Classic Macedonian Meat and Pepper Pie
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 sheet puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp milk

A savory pie with layers of dough and a spiced meat filling, topped with fresh peppers.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, combine ground beef, pork, bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Roll out puff pastry on a baking sheet.
Brush with beaten egg and milk.
Spread the meat mixture over the pastry.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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