Description
A heartwarming Cheese Pie with layers of phyllo dough and a savory beef filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, then season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add rice and beef broth to the skillet, stir, and let it simmer until the rice is tender.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the phyllo dough, brushing each layer with olive oil.
- Spread the meat and rice mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
- Layer the remaining phyllo dough on top, brushing with olive oil, and finish with a beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs or additional cheeses into the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg