Making Albanian Burek (Meat & Cheese Pie) in Our Rental Kitchen | Travel + Food

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 provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Chop leeks and wash thoroughly to remove dirt.

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté leeks for 5-7 minutes until soft.

Add ground beef to the pan and brown it, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Set aside the beef mixture once browned.

In a bowl, crumble leftover cheese and add an egg, sour cream, and yogurt to create a cheese filling.

Prepare the baking pan by greasing it with olive oil.

Layer the pliable phyllo dough in the pan, then add the dehydrated burik dough in the middle.

Fill with the beef mixture and cheese filling, layering as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens