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Kreatopita Recipe

Delicious Kreatopita Recipe: Your New Favorite Greek Comfort Food

This Kreatopita recipe brings the flavors of Greece to your kitchen, offering a delightful meat pie experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground lamb or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped; shallots make a great substitute
  • 1 cup Rice white rice preferred; cooked quinoa is an alternative
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or crushed tomatoes for a fresher taste
  • 1 tbsp Oregano fresh or dried works perfectly
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Phyllo Layers
  • 1 pkg Phyllo Dough keep covered to prevent drying
  • 1/2 cup Butter or Oil for brushing between layers

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Kreatopita Recipe
  1. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
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  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink.
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  3. Stir in rice, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, and enough water to combine. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until rice is tender and flavors meld.
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  4. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush a baking dish with melted butter or oil.
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  5. Lay 5 sheets of phyllo dough in the prepared baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter or oil.
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  6. Spoon the beef and rice filling evenly over the phyllo layers.
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  7. Layer another 5 sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each with butter or oil, and tuck the edges around the filling.
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  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crisp.
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  9. Let the Kreatopita rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Keep phyllo dough covered to prevent drying. Allow resting for a better slice.

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