Authentic Egyptian Beef Goulash – Hearty & Delicious
A traditional Egyptian pastry made with flaky phyllo dough layered around a seasoned ground beef filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 package phyllo dough thawed
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup milk
2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brown ground beef and drain excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Season with salt, pepper, allspice, and cinnamon.
- Layer 6 to 8 sheets of phyllo in greased pan, brushing each with butter.
- Spread beef mixture evenly.
- Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
- Cut into squares before baking.
- Whisk milk and eggs and pour over pastry.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep phyllo covered while working to prevent drying.