Burek (Meat Pita)

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, and homemade can save costs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

Prepare the homemade phyllo dough by mixing flour, salt, lukewarm water, and olive oil until a dough forms.

Roll out the phyllo dough into thin sheets.

Prepare the meat filling by sautéing the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent.

Add the ground meat to the pan and cook until browned, seasoning with vegeta and salt.

Layer the phyllo sheets, brushing each with olive oil, and place the meat filling along one edge.

Roll the dough tightly around the filling to form a log, then coil it into a spiral shape.

Place the burek on a greased baking sheet and brush the top with more olive oil.

Preheat the oven and bake the burek until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

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