BUREK-The Best Pastry in The World - How to make Burek (Macedonian Cuisine)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and healthier, while sour cream is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine is lower in saturated fat, and vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley in a bowl.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the beef mixture to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush with melted butter.

Place a second sheet on top and brush with butter again.

Spoon a line of filling along one edge of the dough, then roll tightly into a log.

Shape the log into a spiral and place it in a greased baking dish.

Repeat with remaining dough and filling until all are used.

Brush the top of the burek with a mixture of yogurt, egg, and water.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the burek for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Serve with a squeeze of lemon on top.

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