The Most Delicious Greek Cake: Politiko Thessalonikis

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, ricotta is often more affordable.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are more affordable alternatives.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ground beef; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.

In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk until smooth.

Layer half of the phyllo pastry in a greased baking dish, brushing each layer with olive oil.

Spread the beef mixture evenly over the phyllo.

Top with the cheese mixture and sprinkle with pine nuts.

Cover with remaining phyllo, brushing each layer with olive oil.

Pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring even coverage.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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