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Kreatopita Recipe

Delicious Kreatopita Recipe: Flaky Greek Comfort Food Delight

Experience the warmth of family gatherings with this delicious Kreatopita recipe, a flaky Greek meat pie filled with savory beef and rice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground lamb or pork
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Rice long-grain white rice, par-cook brown rice for even cooking
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano can substitute with thyme or marjoram
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Crust
  • 10 sheets Phyllo Dough brush with butter or oil between layers
  • 1/2 cup Butter or Oil for brushing
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or Dill for topping
  • 1 few Lemon Wedges optional for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sauté the finely chopped onion for about 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  3. Incorporate rice, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, and a splash of water; simmer for 10 minutes until well combined.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush a baking dish with melted butter or oil.
  5. Layer five sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each sheet with butter.
  6. Distribute the meat and rice filling evenly over the phyllo layer.
  7. Place the remaining five sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each with butter.
  8. Tuck the edges of phyllo down neatly into the dish sides.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cover unused phyllo sheets with a damp towel to keep them moist. Allow the pie to cool for cleaner slices.

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