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Phyllo Meat Pie (Egyptian Goulash) Recipe

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This Egyptian Goulash, or Phyllo Meat Pie, is a flavorful and crispy layered pastry filled with spiced ground beef and onions. The pie features delicate phyllo dough sheets brushed with olive oil or a butter-oil mixture for a golden, flaky crust. Baked to perfection, it is a comforting and hearty dish commonly enjoyed warm, accompanied by a fresh side salad.

Ingredients

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Phyllo Dough Layer

  • 16 ounce package of frozen phyllo dough, thawed in its package
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (or 1/2 cup olive oil combined with 1/2 cup melted butter)

Filling

  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baharat
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Topping

  • 1 egg, whisked in 1 cup of milk
  • Salt and pepper, to season egg and milk mixture

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare for baking the pie.
  2. Prepare Phyllo Dough: Carefully lay the thawed phyllo dough sheets between two lightly damp kitchen towels to keep them from drying out.
  3. Cook Meat Filling: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onions briefly until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, stirring regularly. Remove pan from heat briefly to drain excess fat, then return to stove. Stir in baharat, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Layer Bottom Phyllo Sheets: Lightly grease a 9 1/2 x 13 x 2 1/4 inch baking pan. Lay 3 to 4 sheets of phyllo dough on the bottom, folding any excess dough as needed. Brush the top sheet generously with olive oil or the oil-butter mixture. Repeat layering sets of 3 to 4 sheets until you have used half of the phyllo sheets.
  5. Add Meat Filling: Evenly spread the cooked meat mixture over the layered phyllo base, ensuring an even distribution.
  6. Layer Remaining Phyllo Sheets: Repeat layering 3 to 4 sheets at a time over the filling, folding excess dough and brushing with the olive oil or oil-butter mixture, until all phyllo sheets are used.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Brush the topmost phyllo sheet with olive oil or oil-butter mixture. Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled pie into 12 squares to allow easier serving after baking.
  8. Add Egg and Milk Mixture: Season the whisked egg and milk mixture with salt and pepper, then pour evenly over the entire pie to enrich and bind the layers.
  9. Bake the Pie: Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the phyllo is crisp and golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and serve warm, ideally accompanied by a fresh side salad. Enjoy your Egyptian Goulash!

Notes

  • Keep phyllo sheets covered with a lightly damp towel when working to prevent them from drying out.
  • You can substitute ground beef with ground lamb for a more traditional flavor.
  • Be careful when brushing the phyllo layers with oil or butter; enough moisture is needed for crispness but too much can make it soggy.
  • The baharat spice blend adds a warm Middle Eastern flavor; adjust quantity to taste or substitute with a mixture of cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and paprika if unavailable.
  • Cutting the pie before baking ensures easier serving without cracking the layers after baking.
  • Serve immediately after baking for best texture; leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.

Keywords: Phyllo Meat Pie, Egyptian Goulash, Phyllo Dough Recipe, Middle Eastern Meat Pie, Baharat Meat Pie, Ground Beef Phyllo Pie, Crispy Phyllo, Baked Meat Pie

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