Delight Your Senses with Turkish Börek: Flaky Pastry Paradise!

Craving a flaky, flavorful Middle Eastern treat? Look no further than this Turkish Borek recipe! Layers of crispy phyllo dough encase a delicious ground beef filling seasoned to perfection. This dish is perfect for:

A satisfying lunch or dinner
Impressing guests with its beautiful presentation
Appeasing picky eaters with its savory goodness
Get ready to experience a flavor explosion!

Here's what you'll need:

For the Filling:

500g ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste mixed with 1/4 cup water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp garlic paste
1/4 cup oil
Salt to taste
Spices: 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dough:

1 pack of phyllo dough (like gulash)
2 eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup melted butter or ghee
Instructions:

Cook the Filling: Heat oil, brown the ground beef, add onion and garlic, then spices. Mix in tomato paste mixture and cook until beef is done. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
Prepare the Dough: Grease a baking dish with melted butter. Whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Borek: Layer 4 dipped phyllo sheets in the dish. Add the filling. Layer 4 more dipped phyllo sheets on top. Fold corners and add a final sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Bake and Enjoy: Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake the borek for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with sesame and black seeds. Cut into squares and serve hot!
Pro Tip: Serve with yogurt sauce and a side salad for a complete meal.

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