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Ground Beef Phyllo Pastry Triangles

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1 makes about 20 pastry triangles
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box of phyllo dough (thawed)
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green olives, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil, for brushing the phyllo dough
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce

Method
 

  1. Cook the Beef Filling:
    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the onions until softened. Add the garlic and stir for about 3 minutes. Then add the ground beef until browned. Lower the heat and add the cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir gently and add red wine vinegar. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and tomato sauce and mix well. Remove from the heat and let it cool down.
  2. *Defrost the Phyllo: You can defrost the phyllo dough overnight in the sealed package in the fridge. *My favorite way to defrost.
    Another option: Leave the sealed package at room temperature on the counter for 1 hour. Note: Do not open the package until fully thawed to prevent the sheets from drying out.
  3. Prepare the Phyllo: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the phyllo dough on a cutting board and cut the sheets in half.
    Fill and fold: Use three phyllo dough sheets at a time. Place 1–2 tablespoons of the beef mixture at one end of a strip.
    Fold into triangles (like folding a flag), continuing until you reach the end. Using a basting brush seal the ends with a little bit of olive oil. Lay the pastry on the baking sheet.
    Repeat using the remaining phyllo dough sheets. Bake for 25 minutes until phyllo dough is golden.
    Tip: Do not crowd the baking sheet. I used two baking sheets for this recipe.
  4. Other Options for Fillings:  You can use leaner meat like ground turkey or chicken. Also, this recipe can be made with vegan ground beef. My favorite brand is Morning Star Farms Grillers Crumbles.