Recently I saw this recipe for beef borek on Spicie Foodie. It wasn't an authentic recipe but more an incorporation of delicious flavours. I basically followed the recipe but did make a few changes along the way!
Firstly I softened some onion, then added garlic and diced red capsicum. I then added the beef mince and browned. I put in some fresh thyme and dried oregano as well as salt and pepper. At this point it tasted a little boring so I googled what spices can be used in borek and then added some sweet paprika and allspice.
Once this is cooled a little I added a line to my store bought 'Fillo' pastry, deciding to make mini boreks. The recipe topped with creamed garlic spinach but I just used some wilted baby spinach. I then added some crumbled marinated fetta. After tucking the ends in I rolled the borek up. This was not a great success and I managed to achieve many cracks and had to do some patching!
The final result was really moist and delicious, although not so pretty as I imagined, oh well there is always next time.
Hats off for daring to use fillo pastry. I just don't have the patience. I bet it was delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe combination sounds delicious!I thank my Greek background and my mom for having to deal with fillo from a very young age..This is surely going in my "to do" recipe folder! XO
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious. Diane
ReplyDeleteIt looks great!Well done,dear Muppy!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great! Fillo pastry is so handy for many recipes.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fab and well worth a try.
ReplyDeleteThese sound wonderful - I love the filling and the spices you used! I have never worked with fillo before, always hear how fussy it is.
ReplyDeleteThe taste is the main thing! Though I think they look great anyway!
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