Serbian · Serbia
Traditional Serbian Burek
A classic Serbian meat-filled burek with layers of flaky dough and a savory beef filling.
40 minutes8 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares.
- Cook ground beef in a pan until browned. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Mix in paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Place the beef mixture onto each pastry square.
- Fold and seal the edges with water.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm.
- Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.