Feteer Bel Asaag (Pastry With Ground Meat)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 3
Mouth-watering Feteer Bel Asaag (Pastry With Ground Meat)
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large onion , chopped
1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups water
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped almonds ( optional ) or 1/2 cup chopped walnuts ( optional )
1/2 - 1 cup butter ( melted )
1 egg
1/2 cup milk ( skim milk if you like )
1 package frozen phyllo pastry sheet ( , thawed overnight )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
743
Sugar
2g
Fat
57g
Feteer Bel Asaag is a popular savory pastry in Egypt, traditionally enjoyed for breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee. It is made up of layers of flaky phyllo pastry filled with a generous layer of ground beef mixed with onions and nuts, then rolled up into a log and baked to perfection. The result is a crispy and savory pastry that is bursting with flavor. One of the best things about this dish is that it can be easily adapted to suit your taste. You can add extra spices or vegetables to the filling depending on what you have available in your kitchen. Overall, Feteer Bel Asaag is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until it turns golden in color.
3.Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
4.Add salt and pepper to taste.
5.Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the skillet and let it simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
6.Add chopped nuts (optional) into the skillet and mix well.
7.In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk together.
8.Take one sheet of phyllo pastry and brush it with butter, then lay another sheet on top and brush it with butter too.
9.Repeat this process until you have 6 layers of phyllo pastry.
10.Pour the meat mixture onto the phyllo pastry, spreading it out evenly.
11.Roll the pastry up into a log.
12.Brush the log generously with melted butter.
13.Cut the log into slices and place them on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
14.Brush the slices with more melted butter.
15.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry turns golden in color.

PROS

Feteer Bel Asaag is a delicious savory pastry that is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for a quick and easy meal.

CONS

This pastry is high in fat and calories as it contains a lot of butter.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ground beef used in this recipe is a good source of protein and iron, which is important for maintaining healthy blood cells.
Phyllo pastry is lower in calories than traditional pastry which makes it a healthier option.

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