Description
Delight in the flavors of Greece with this savory Greek Phyllo Meat Pie, known as Kimadopita. Layers of phyllo dough encase a flavorful filling of spiced ground beef, onions, garlic, and feta cheese, creating a deliciously crispy and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meat Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Pie:
- 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Filling: In a skillet, cook onions and garlic. Add ground meat, spices, tomato paste, and cook. Stir in parsley and feta.
- Assemble the Pie: Layer phyllo sheets in a baking dish, spread meat filling, top with more phyllo, and bake.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
- Ground turkey or a mix of beef and pork can be used as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
