Greek Meat Pie Recipe (Kreatopita)
A flavorful Greek meat pie, kreatopita features a savory meat mixture encased in delicate phyllo pastry.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Heat olive oil in a pan, then sauté onions until soft and translucent.
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Brown ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
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Stir in oregano, dill, pepper, salt, and tomato paste.
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Add wine and chicken broth, then reduce liquids until evaporated.
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Remove from heat, transfer meat mixture to a bowl, and mix in feta and egg; set aside.
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Brush a square baking pan with melted butter.
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Unroll and cut phyllo sheets to fit the baking dish.
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Layer 8 phyllo sheets in the pan, brushing each with melted butter.
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Spread the meat mixture evenly over the phyllo.
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Layer 8 more phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
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Score the top, then bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
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Remove, cut, and serve hot.