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Macedonian Pastrmajlija (Meat Pie)

Name: Macedonian Pastrmajlija (Meat Pie)
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Pastrmajlija
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 sheet puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)

A traditional Macedonian meat pie made with layers of dough and spiced meat filling.

40 minutes6 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle, spread the meat mixture evenly, and roll it up tightly.
Cut the rolled pastry into slices, place on a baking sheet, and brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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