Middle Eastern Beef Pastilla

13 Jul 2024

A savory and flaky pastry filled with spiced beef, nuts, and dried fruits, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar - a delightful Middle Eastern treat.

Middle Eastern

Intermediate 45 min 480 cal

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a pan, cook the ground beef until browned. Add onions, garlic, almonds, pistachios, apricots, dates, and spices. Cook until onions are soft. 3. Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough, brush with melted butter. Repeat with 2 more sheets. 4. Place the beef mixture in the center of the phyllo dough. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up like a burrito. 5. Brush the top with butter and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. 6. Let it cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/4 cup chopped pistachios 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup chopped dates 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp paprika Salt and pepper to taste 6 sheets phyllo dough 1/4 cup melted butter Powdered sugar for dusting