התמונה להמחשה בלבדBurek
Cooking With KidsThis exquisite pastry combines paper-thin, crispy phyllo layers with a rich beef filling, delicately seasoned and enhanced by caramelized onions. A comforting dish that offers a profound flavor experience, it highlights the perfect contrast between its crackling crust and succulent heart. Ideal as an elegant festive starter or a satisfying side paired with a fresh salad, it brings the authentic aromas of Balkan cuisine directly to your table.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1Fry the finely chopped onions and minced meat in oil. Add the salt and pepper. Grease a round baking tray and put a layer of pastry in it. Cover with a thin layer of filling and cover this with another layer of filo pastry which must be well coated in oil. Put another layer of filling and cover with pastry. When you have five or six layers, cover with filo pastry, bake at 200ºC/392ºF for half an hour and cut in quarters and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 Packet Filo Pastry
- 150g Minced Beef
Nutrition
- Calories
- 197
- Protein
- 10.2g
- Carbs
- 3.4g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Electric hand mixer
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To keep the pastry crispy and golden, make sure to cool the meat filling to room temperature before assembling. A hot filling will steam the dough and ruin that delicate, flaky texture. For a deeper flavor, try adding a pinch of baharat or a handful of toasted pine nuts to the filling. Serve your borek with thick tahini and a fresh garden salad—kids love helping brush on the egg wash and sprinkle the sesame seeds!
Culinary reasoning
This exquisite pastry combines paper-thin, crispy phyllo layers with a rich beef filling, delicately seasoned and enhanced by caramelized onions. A comforting dish that offers a profound flavor experience, it highlights the perfect contrast between its crackling crust and succulent heart. Ideal as an elegant festive starter or a satisfying side paired with a fresh salad, it brings the authentic aromas of Balkan cuisine directly to your table.
