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Macedonian · North Macedonia

Macedonian Pastrmajlija

A traditional Macedonian baked pastry filled with spiced meat and peppers, similar to a savory pie.

65 minutes6 servings
Macedonian Pastrmajlija
Photo: Kristijantopalov · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and a pinch of baking powder.
  3. Add egg, milk, and enough water to form a soft dough. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
  4. In a pan, cook ground beef with chopped onion until browned. Add paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Layer the dough in a baking dish, spread the meat mixture, and top with sliced peppers.
  6. Cover with another layer of dough, seal the edges, and cut a few slits on top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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