Dairy-Free Meat Burek

Discover the irresistible flavors of this Dairy-Free Meat Burek, a flaky and savory pastry perfect for any meal or gathering. This traditional Balkan-inspired dish features crispy layers of phyllo dough encasing a spiced ground beef filling, seasoned with aromatic cumin, paprika, and black pepper. A simple olive oil and water mixture keeps the phyllo dough light and golden, while a brush of unsweetened soy milk ensures the perfect crispy finish—completely free of dairy! Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is ideal for meal prep or entertaining, as it yields multiple servings of tender, handheld rolls. Whether served warm as a satisfying dinner or sliced into bite-sized pieces for an appetizer platter, this dairy-free burek is both versatile and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 sheets phyllo dough sheets
• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion
• 60 milliliters olive oil
• 60 milliliters water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 45 milliliters unsweetened soy milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Finely chop the yellow onion.

Step 3

In a large pan, heat 30 milliliters of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Increase the heat to high and add the ground beef to the pan. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 8 minutes.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine the remaining 30 milliliters of olive oil with 60 milliliters of water.

Step 9

Lightly brush a clean work surface with the olive oil and water mixture.

Step 10

Place one sheet of phyllo dough on the work surface and brush it lightly with the olive oil and water mixture.

Step 11

Layer another sheet of phyllo dough on top and repeat the brushing process until you have a stack of 4 phyllo sheets, each brushed with the mixture.

Step 12

Place a line of the meat filling along the shorter edge of the phyllo dough stack.

Step 13

Carefully roll up the dough to encase the filling, ensuring it is snug but not too tight.

Step 14

Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 15

Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and meat filling to make additional rolls.

Step 16

Lightly brush the tops of each roll with unsweetened soy milk to help them brown evenly.

Step 17

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

Step 18

Remove from the oven and let the burek cool slightly before slicing each roll into 2-3 pieces.

Step 19

Serve warm and enjoy your Dairy-Free Meat Burek!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1063.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2388.4

Total Fat 155.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 354.0mg	0%
Sodium 4091.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 104.6g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 154.1mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1702.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 24.3%