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Traditional Serbian Burek

A classic Serbian meat-filled burek with layers of flaky dough and a savory beef filling.

40 minutes8 servings
Traditional Serbian Burek
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 2.5

Ingredients

Method

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

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