Burek

Name: Burek
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Serbian
Ingredients: 500g phyllo dough; 500g ground beef; 2 large onions, finely diced; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 100ml oil for brushing; Sparkling water for brushing

Бурек (BOO-rek)

Serbian Meat Pie

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 414 kcal

Spiraling coils of crisp, flaky phyllo pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and onions, baked or pan-fried until shattering and golden.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 22.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

large round baking pan rolling pin pastry brush

Presentation Guide

Vessel: round baking pan, cut into wedges

Garnishes: yogurt drizzle

Accompaniments: plain yogurt, pickled peppers

Ingredients

500g phyllo dough
500g ground beef
2 large onions, finely diced
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sweet paprika
100ml oil for brushing
Sparkling water for brushing

Instructions

1
Saute onions in oil until translucent. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, paprika. Cool.
2
Lay out a phyllo sheet, brush with oil, spread a thin line of filling along one edge.
3
Roll into a long cylinder, then coil into a spiral. Place in a greased round pan.
4
Repeat with remaining sheets, continuing the spiral outward until pan is full.
5
Brush top generously with oil and sparkling water for crispness.
6
Bake at 180C for 40-45 minutes until deeply golden and crisp. Rest 5 min, cut into wedges.

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Did You Know?

In Serbia, the question "burek or gibanica?" reveals deep personal loyalties, similar to choosing a football team.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large round baking pan
rolling pin
pastry brush

Garnishing

yogurt drizzle

Accompaniments

plain yogurt, pickled peppers

The Story Behind Burek

Burek came to Serbia via the Ottoman Empire and became so deeply embedded in Serbian culture that it is now considered a national staple. Serbian bakeries (pekare) sell burek around the clock, and it is the go-to late-night food after a night out in Belgrade.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed breakfast or late-night snack 📜 Origins: Ottoman era

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