Beef Mince and Olive Filo Parcels
Crispy, golden filo pastry envelopes a savory filling of spiced beef mince and briny olives in this Mediterranean-inspired dish. Perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or part of a mezze spread, these parcels offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Equipment
Large skillet
Mixing bowl
Pastry brush
sharp knife
Baking sheet
parchment paper
Ingredients
Filling
1 tbsp olive oil - extra virgin
1 lb ground beef (minced beef) - 80/20 lean
1 small onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 tsp cumin - ground
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ cup green olives - pitted and chopped
2 tbsp parsley - fresh, chopped
Pastry
- 8 sheets filo pastry - thawed if frozen
4 tbsp butter - melted
1 tsp sesame seeds - for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped olives and parsley. Let the mixture cool before assembling the parcels.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay one sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat.
- Cut the filo stack into four squares. Place a heaping tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the center of each square.
- Fold the corners up and twist gently to form a parcel. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with more butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, swap the beef for sautéed mushrooms and crumbled feta.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 26gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 905mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 593IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 4mg
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