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turkish meat borek
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Turkish Meat Borek

Make crispy Turkish meat borek with golden phyllo layers and savory spiced beef. This easy Middle Eastern recipe is perfect for Ramadan gatherings and weekends.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Bake Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 PIECES
Course: Breads
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Meat Filling
  • 500 g minced beef
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A little oil for cooking
Egg Mixture
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup oil
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
Pastry
  • 1 pack phyllo dough goulash sheets

Method
 

  1. Prepare the meat filling:
Heat oil in a pan.
Sauté onions until soft.
Add minced beef and cook until browned.
Stir in tomato paste, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook until fully combined and slightly caramelized.
Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Prepare the egg mixture:
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Assemble the börek:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease a baking dish.
Layer one sheet of phyllo and brush with egg mixture.
Repeat with a few sheets.
Spread some meat filling evenly.
Continue layering phyllo and egg mixture, adding meat in the middle.
Finish with 2–3 layers of phyllo on top and brush with remaining mixture.
  4. Bake:
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on top.