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Macedonian Pastrmajlija with Puff Pastry and Meat

Name: Macedonian Pastrmajlija with Puff Pastry and Meat
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 sheet puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp milk

A baked dough dish topped with seasoned meat and chili peppers, characteristic of Macedonian cuisine.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

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

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