Description
Indulge in the savory flavors of Greece with this delicious Greek Phyllo Meat Pie. Layers of seasoned ground meat and feta cheese enveloped in crispy phyllo dough, this dish is a perfect dinner delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup red wine or water
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
For Assembly:
- 8–10 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish.
- Sauté Onions and Meat: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil, then add garlic and ground meat with seasonings. Cook until browned.
- Prepare Filling: Stir in tomato paste, wine (or water), parsley, and feta. Simmer until thickened.
- Layer Phyllo Dough: Layer phyllo sheets in the baking dish, brushing with butter between each layer.
- Add Filling: Spread the meat mixture over the phyllo sheets and fold overhanging edges.
- Finish Assembly: Layer more phyllo sheets on top, tuck in edges, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Let rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use lean ground turkey.
- Handle phyllo gently and cover unused sheets with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
