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Bosnian burek – meat-filled filo spiral
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Bosnian burek – meat-filled filo spiral

Crisp filo pastry wrapped around seasoned meat. Burek has roots and variations across the Balkans and beyond; this meat version follows a familiar Bosnian style while acknowledging the dish is also known in Serbia and Albania.

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70 min total
6 servings
Medium

Ingredients

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  • 14.1 oz Filo pastry
  • 1.1 lb Ground beef
  • 2 stk Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Sweet paprika
  • 2.8 oz Melted butter
  • 7.1 oz Plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the filling

    1. Heat the oven to 200°C. Fry the onion and beef in a skillet until the meat is crumbly and cooked through. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
    200°C
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  2. 2

    Roll the burek

    1. Lay two filo sheets slightly offset, brush with butter, and place a line of filling along the long edge. Roll into a long rope and coil into a greased pan. Repeat.
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  3. 3

    Bake and serve

    1. Brush the top with the remaining butter. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp. Serve with yogurt.
    200°C
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Nutrition

Calories

480kcal

Protein

25g

Fat

29g

Carbs

29g

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