Description
Greek Phyllo Meat Pie, also known as kreatopita, features golden, flaky layers of buttery phyllo dough wrapped around a spiced, savory filling of ground meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup melted butter (for brushing phyllo)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Let filling cool slightly. Stir in parsley and beaten egg.
- Layer 6-7 sheets of phyllo in the prepared dish, brushing each with butter.
- Spread the meat filling evenly over the phyllo.
- Top with 6-7 more phyllo sheets, again brushing each with butter.
- Score the top gently with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Serve with a fresh salad or cool yogurt sauce for added flavor.
- Allowing the pie to rest before slicing helps maintain its structure.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg