Bulgarian · Bulgaria
Meat Banitsa with Ground Beef
A savory version of the traditional Bulgarian pastry filled with seasoned ground beef.
40 minutes4 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a pan, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a baking sheet.
- Brush with olive oil and beaten egg.
- Spread the meat mixture over the phyllo.
- Layer another sheet of phyllo on top, brush with oil and egg, and repeat.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.
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