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Egyptian Spicy Meat Pie with Phyllo Crust

Egyptian Spicy Meat Pie with Phyllo Crust prepared dish

This egyptian spicy meat pie features a flaky phyllo crust filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, spices, and herbs. Perfect for a hearty meal, this dish combines traditional flavors with a delightful texture. Serve it warm for a comforting and satisfying experience!

This recipe is middle eastern style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salt, cumin, black pepper, paprika.
  • Follow all 12 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
  • 500 g ground beef (cooked)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cooked ground beef, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to combine.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in the chopped parsley.
  6. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased pie dish, brushing it lightly with olive oil, and repeat with 4 more sheets, layering them on top.
  7. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
  8. Cover the filling with 5 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with olive oil as before.
  9. Trim any excess phyllo hanging over the edges and tuck it in to seal the pie.
  10. Brush the top with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  12. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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