Turkish Ground Meat Borek with Secret Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 phyllo sheets
- 500g ground meat
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- salt
- black pepper
Sauce
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- pinch of salt
Topping
- egg yolk
- optional nigella seeds, sesame seeds
Preparation
Cook the ground meat with chopped onion, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper until browned and fully cooked.
Prepare the sauce by whisking together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Assemble the börek by layering the phyllo sheets and spreading the cooked meat filling between the layers.
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the assembled börek.
Brush the top with egg yolk and sprinkle with optional nigella seeds and sesame seeds.
Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and crispy.
For enhanced flavor, allow the börek to rest in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
Tips
This recipe yields approximately 48 pieces based on the given measurements.
The börek is suitable for freezing and can be stored for later use.
If the sauce quantity is insufficient, extend it by adding an extra egg, some milk, and vegetable oil.
