Traditional Rolled Burek (Borek) Recipe
Traditional rolled burek features baked, snail-shaped meat rolls with a savory ground beef filling.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Heat oil in a large frying pan.
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Sauté onion until soft, then add ground beef, allspice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Cook meat until crumbly, then cool completely.
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Lay out one phyllo dough sheet, keeping remaining sheets covered.
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Brush sheet with melted butter, then place 1/3 cup meat mixture 2 inches from one long edge.
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Fold dough over meat, roll into a snake, cut in half, and coil each piece into a snail shape.
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Place coiled rolls on a nonstick baking sheet, brush with butter, and repeat until all meat is used.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.