Turkish Borek Recipe With Phyllo Sheets | Beef Pastry

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce cost.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chopped mushrooms

💰Cheaper: lentils

Mushrooms provide umami flavor, and lentils are budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese lowers fat content, while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in salt, 1/2 tbsp chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; remove from heat.

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush with 1/4 cup oil.

Place another sheet on top and brush again with oil.

Spread a portion of the meat mixture along one edge of the phyllo.

Roll the phyllo tightly around the filling to form a log.

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

Brush the top with the egg wash made of 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 cup oil.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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