Description
A savory and spiced Greek Phyllo Meat Pie with buttery, flaky phyllo dough layers wrapping a flavorful ground meat filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
1 lb ground beef or lamb
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup melted butter (for brushing phyllo)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter and set it aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until it becomes soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until the meat is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Let the meat filling cool slightly. Once cooled, stir in the chopped parsley and beaten egg to bind the mixture together.
- Lay 6-7 sheets of phyllo dough in the prepared baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you layer them.
- Spread the meat filling evenly over the phyllo layers.
- Top the filling with another 6-7 sheets of phyllo, again brushing each sheet with butter.
- Using a sharp knife, gently score the top layer of phyllo to help with slicing later.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and crispy on top.
- Let the pie rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
For a more traditional flavor, swap the ground beef for lamb.
For a vegetarian version, use a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and feta cheese as the filling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If freezing, wrap the pie tightly and bake from frozen, adding an extra 10-15 minutes of cooking time.
Ensure phyllo dough stays covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out while working with it.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
