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Turkish Spiral Borek with Spiced Ground Beef

A delightful dish combining savory flavors and flaky pastry, perfect for parties or snacks.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizers, Main Dish
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Aleppo Pepper Adjust for more heat if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Water

For the borek assembly

  • 1 package Phyllo Dough Keep covered while working.
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil For greasing the baking pan.
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil For mixing with milk and egg.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For topping.
  • 2 tablespoons Nigella Seeds For topping.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks, for 7-10 minutes until browned.
  • Sprinkle Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper over the beef mixture. Stir well.
  • Pour in enough water to cover the beef and simmer on low until the liquid evaporates, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • In a bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and neutral oil until smooth.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and brush a round baking pan with olive oil.

Assembly

  • Lay two phyllo sheets on a clean surface, covering remaining dough with a damp towel. Brush the top sheet with the milk mixture.
  • Spread a line of cooled beef filling along one long edge of the phyllo sheets.
  • Carefully roll the phyllo sheets loosely to form a log shape, keeping the filling inside.
  • Starting from the center of the greased pan, coil the rolled phyllo log into a spiral shape.
  • Repeat with additional phyllo sheets and filling. Baste the entire spiral with remaining milk mixture.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds and nigella seeds over the top.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  • Remove from oven, slice into wedges, and serve warm.

Notes

Best served with yogurt sauce or salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword Borek, comfort food, Phyllo Dough, Savory Pastry, Spiced Ground Beef
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