Traditional Burek Recipe - This Is The Most Delicious Food We Have Ever Eaten!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

TVP is a cost-effective, plant-based alternative.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can save money and offer a healthier option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Prepare the filling by sautéing onions in olive oil until translucent.

Add ground meat to the onions and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper; stir in chopped parsley and set aside to cool.

Lay out a sheet of phyllo pastry and brush with melted butter.

Place another sheet on top and repeat the brushing process.

Spoon a line of the meat filling along one edge of the pastry.

Roll the pastry tightly around the filling to form a log or coil it into a spiral shape.

Place the rolled burek on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top with beaten egg.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

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