Beef Spinach Filo Pies Recipes

PHYLLO MEAT PIE (EGYPTIAN GOULASH)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Carefully lay the thawed phyllo dough sheets between two lightly damp kitchen towels.
• Begin with preparing the meat filling. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick pan. On medium-high heat, saute the chopped onions briefly. Add the ground beef. Cook until fully browned, tossing regularly. Remove the pan from the heat briefly to drain any fat, then return back to the stove. Add in the spices and stir to fully combine. Remove from the heat.
• Now, to assemble the phyllo pie, lay three to four sheets of phyllo dough on the bottom of a lightly greased 9 1/2 x 13 x 2 1/4 inch baking pan. Fold any excess dough in. Brush the top phyllo sheet generously with olive oil (or oil and butter mixture). Repeat this step as you lay three to four sheets of phyllo at a time in the baking pan until you have used up 1/2 of the phyllo sheets.
• Now, as you have a nice base for your pie, spread the meat filling evenly on top of the last phyllo sheet.
• Layer the remaining sheets on top of the meat repeating the same process as before (again, three or four sheets at a time, fold excess phyllo and brush with the olive oil) until all phyllo is used up.
• Brush the top sheet with olive oil (or oil and butter mixture). With a sharp knife, cut the phyllo pie into 12 squares.
• Season the prepared milk and egg mixture with salt and pepper and pour evenly over the pie.
• Place the phyllo meat pie on the middle rack of the 350 degrees F heated-oven for about 30 to 45, or until cooked through. The phyllo should be crispy and it should turn a nice golden brown. Be watchful so that pie does not over bake or burn.
• Serve warm with a side salad! Enjoy!

SPINACH BEEF PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and oats; cut in the butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer to plate; trim and flute edges., Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup and seasonings. Fold in the spinach; cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and 1 cup cheese until combined; spoon into crust., Bake until the center is set, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle tomato and remaining cheese around edge of pie. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

BEEF & SPINACH FILO PIES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over moderate heat and add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of the coriander, the pine nuts and raisins. Fry gently, without browning, for 10 minutes or until the onion is soft.
• Add the mince, increase the heat and fry, breaking the mince up as it heats. Once the mince is cooked through and crumbly, add the spinach and tomatoes, mix well and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove from the heat and cool.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Put 2 sheets of filo on top of each other on a clean surface. Place one-eighth of the mince mixture at one end.
• Fold the sides inwards and roll up like a large spring roll. Put on an oven tray with the end of the rolled-up pastry underneath.
• Repeat for the other 7, placing them side by side on the tray. Brush the pastry lightly with oil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until well browned.
• Meanwhile, put a quarter of the yoghurt in a small food processor and add the mint and the remaining coriander. Process until the herbs are well chopped.
• Stir this mixture into the remaining yoghurt, taste and season. Serve the pies with the yoghurt on the side.