Macedonian · North Macedonia
Macedonian Meat and Pepper Pastromajlija
A variation of pastromajlija with added peppers for extra flavor.
60 minutes6 servings
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Mix flour, salt, and water to make a dough. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
- Dice peppers and onion, then cook with minced meat, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until tender.
- Roll out the dough into a long rectangle, spread the meat and pepper mixture, and roll tightly.
- Cut into 2 cm slices and place on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.
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