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Greek Meat Pie

Greek Meat Pie

Discover the magic of Greek Meat Pie, a delicious blend of spiced beef and crispy phyllo. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is easy to make and unforgettable in flavor. Try it today!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ground beef (or half beef, half veal)
  • 200 g finely chopped leeks
  • 130 g finely chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Jamaican allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 450 g phyllo dough (1 package)
  • 145 ml milk
  • 70 g Greek yogurt
  • 80 ml water
  • 120 ml olive oil (or half olive oil, half vegetable oil)
  • 2 medium eggs
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Let phyllo dough thaw overnight in the fridge and keep covered with a damp towel while working.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat, add beef, and brown until juices evaporate.
  3. Stir in spices, then lower heat, add leeks and onions, and cook until soft; finish with parsley and let cool.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Brush a baking dish with oil, lay down two sheets of phyllo, brushing each with milk-yogurt mixture; repeat until half the dough is used.
  6. Spread the cooled meat filling evenly, top with remaining phyllo layers, and cut into slices before baking.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is a deep golden brown, rotating the pan halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 12mg
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