Kreatopita (Greek Meat Pie Using Phyllo Pastry)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Greek Kreatopita recipe using phyllo pastry
in Meat

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

olive oil
1 kg ground beef
350 g mushrooms , chopped fine , as for duxelles ( optional )
2 large onions , small dice
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano ( Mediterranean is best )
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ( optional )
1 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup kefalotiri
1 cup chopped minced parsley
4 eggs , beaten to blend
salt and pepper
500 g phyllo pastry

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
760
Sugar
4g
Fat
50g
Kreatopita is a traditional Greek meat pie that is typically served as a main course. Made with ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and a blend of Mediterranean spices, it is rich in flavor and deliciously filling. The dish is encased in layers of crispy, buttery phyllo pastry and baked to golden brown perfection. Kreatopita is often served at family gatherings and special occasions, where it is sure to impress guests with its unique flavor profile. It can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a fresh Greek salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish lightly with olive oil.
2.In a large frying pan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and place in a large mixing bowl.
3.Add mushrooms, onion and garlic to the same pan. Cook over medium heat until onion is soft and mushrooms have given off their juices. Stir in tomato paste, dried oregano and cinnamon.
4.Add the mushroom mixture to the ground beef bowl. Mix in parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper.
5.Open pastry and working quickly, lay one sheet of pastry across the bottom of the prepared dish, letting it overhang two opposite sides. Brush pastry with oil. Repeat with remaining pastry, placing pastry crosswise over base of dish, brushing after each layer.
6.Spoon the beef mixture into the pastry-lined dish, spreading evenly. Fold the overhanging phyllo over the beef mixture to cover loosely. Brush top with olive oil.
7.Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

PROS

Kreatopita is a unique savory dish with a rich, delicious flavor profile.
It is perfect for large gatherings and can be made ahead of time.
The phyllo pastry gives it a crispy texture that complements the tender meat filling.

CONS

Kreatopita can be time-consuming to make due to the preparation of the pastry and filling.
It is also high in calories and fat due to the meat and cheese used in the recipe.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as a special treat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and fat content, Kreatopita also offers nutritional benefits. The beef filling is a great source of protein and iron. The parsley used in the recipe contains immune-boosting vitamins such as vitamin C and A. However, due to the use of phyllo pastry, it may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

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