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Banitsa with ground meat served on a plate

Banitsa with Ground Meat

Banitsa is one of the most well-known dishes in Bulgarian cuisine, traditionally prepared for festive occasions or special family events. While the original version is made with cheese and yogurt, the ground meat version offers a richer and more satisfying alternative. The filo pastry and meat create a perfect harmony, enhanced by the silky egg-yogurt mixture. Bulgarians traditionally serve this dish warm, but it's equally delicious cold.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 40 min
Total 1 hr
550 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 6
⭕ 500 g Filo Pastry Sheets
⭕ 300 g Ground Meat (Pork or Beef)
⭕ 1 Onion
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
⭕ 2 Eggs
⭕ 200 ml Plain Yogurt
⭕ 100 g Cheese (optional)
⭕ 1 tsp Dill (fresh or dried)

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a medium-sized baking dish.

    2

    Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat the sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.

    3

    Add the ground meat and cook over medium heat until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the dill.

    4

    In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and yogurt. If using cheese, grate it and stir it into the mixture.

    5

    Brush each filo pastry sheet with the egg-yogurt mixture. Layer them in the baking dish, placing the ground meat filling between every second layer.

    6

    Continue layering until all ingredients are used. Spread the remaining egg-yogurt mixture on top.

    7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.