Recipe: Filo Pastry Pie with Garlic and Minced Meat

 

Recipe: Filo Pastry Pie with Garlic and Minced Meat

Ingredients:

• 500g filo pastry
• 2 cups cooked minced meat
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• A pinch of salt and black pepper
• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

   • Heat the oil or butter in a pan, then add the onion and garlic. Sauté until golden.
   • Add the minced meat and cook thoroughly.
   • Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if desired. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Filo Layers:

   • Grease a baking tray with a bit of oil or butter.
   • Layer sheets of filo pastry in the tray, brushing each layer lightly with oil or butter.
   • Repeat for about 5 layers.

3. Add the Filling:

   • Evenly spread the minced meat mixture over the filo layers.
   • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling if using.

4. Close the Pie:

   • Cover the filling with the remaining filo sheets, brushing each layer with oil or butter.

5. Prepare the Topping Mixture:

   • In a bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the pie.

6. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes or until golden.

7. Serve:

• Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving.