Borek recipe |Turkish borek with meat filling | The Cookbook

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 olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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

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

Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.

In a bowl, mix melted butter, milk, and egg until smooth.

Lay one sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush with oil.

Place another sheet on top and brush again with oil.

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

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

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

Brush the top with remaining egg mixture for a golden finish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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