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Macedonian · North Macedonia

Macedonian Meat Stuffed Pastries

A variation of pastromajlija with a more delicate dough and traditional spices.

55 minutes4 servings
Macedonian Meat Stuffed Pastries
Photo: Kristijantopalov · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Mix flour, salt, and pepper. Add oil and water to form a soft dough. Let rest for 20 minutes.
  3. In a pan, sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook until meat is fully done.
  4. Divide dough into 10 portions. Roll each into a circle, fill with meat mixture, and fold into a half-moon shape.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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