Burek

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

The Balkan Delight: Burek recipe for dinner tonight

by The Chefin Balkan

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

642

Sugar

Fat

32g

Burek is a popular dish in the Balkans, often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a flaky pastry filled with savory ingredients like ground beef, cheese, or spinach. The dish is known for its crispy texture and flavorful filling. Burek can be made in advance and reheated easily, making it a great option for busy weeknights. It is often served with a side salad or yogurt sauce to balance out the richness of the pastry.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a pan, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Add in the allspice, paprika, salt and pepper and stir well. Remove from pan and set aside.
3.	In the same pan, cook the chopped potato and onion until softened. Set aside.
4.	Brush the phyllo dough with melted butter.
5.	Layer the sheets of phyllo dough on top of each other, placing the beef mixture in the center and rolling the dough around it.
6.	Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

Burek is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cozy night in.
The ground beef and phyllo dough combination makes it crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside.
It can be made ahead of time and reheated easily.

CONS

Burek is not a low-fat meal, as it contains ground beef and phyllo dough, both of which can be high in calories.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Burek may not be the healthiest meal, it does contain lean protein from the ground beef and essential nutrients from the potato and onion. Phyllo dough is also lower in fat than other pastry doughs. When enjoyed in moderation, this dish can be a delicious part of a balanced diet.

	1 pound lean ground beef
	1 tablespoon ground allspice
	1 tablespoon paprika
	salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
	1 potato , finely chopped
	1 onion , chopped
	1 package phyllo dough
	1/4 cup melted butter