Delicious Burek Recipe

Delicious Burek Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

– 900g flour 
– 500ml water 
– 1.5 tsp salt 
– 200g unsalted butter 

For the Filling:

– 2-3 onions 
– 400-500g minced meat 
– 1 tomato 
– 1 bell pepper 
– Salt 
– Cumin (Zira) 
– Paprika 
– Black pepper 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

– In a bowl, combine 900g of flour, 500ml of water, and 1.5 tsp of salt.
– Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic.
– Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls.
– Melt 200g of unsalted butter.

2. Prepare the Filling:

– Chop 2-3 onions.
– In a pan, cook the minced meat until it’s browned.
– Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
– Dice 1 tomato and 1 bell pepper, then add them to the mixture.
– Season with salt, cumin (Zira), paprika, and black pepper to taste.
– Cook until the filling is well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.

3. Assemble the Burek:

– Roll out each dough ball into a thin sheet.
– Brush each sheet with melted butter.
– Place a portion of the filling on each sheet.
– Roll up the sheets with the filling into a log shape.
– Arrange the rolled bureks in a baking dish.

4. Bake:

– Preheat your oven to 240°C (465°F).
– Bake the bureks in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

5. Serve:

– Once baked, allow the bureks to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy your tasty Burek!

Note: The provided cooking time and temperature are approximate. Be sure to monitor the bureks while baking to achieve the desired level of crispiness.