Tandır Böreği (Crispy Pastry with Meat Filling)
Tandır Böreği is a traditional Turkish pastry featuring layers of crispy dough filled with seasoned minced meat and onions, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 500 g phyllo or yufka dough
- 300 g minced meat
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter for brushing layers
- 1 egg yolk for glazing
Instructions
- Sauté minced meat and onion in olive oil until fully cooked. Season with salt and black pepper, then let it cool.
- Grease a baking dish and layer phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter. After 3-4 layers, spread the meat filling evenly.
- Repeat layering with dough and butter until all ingredients are used. Brush the top layer with egg yolk for a golden finish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes, or until the börek is golden and crispy.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)
Calories: 350 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fat: 20 g
Protein: 15 g