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Egyptian Beef Goulash

Egyptian Beef Goulash

A rich and savory Egyptian-style beef goulash featuring spiced ground beef layered between crispy phyllo sheets, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Savory Pie
Cuisine Egyptian, Middle Eastern
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13″ baking dish
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice (or Egyptian dukkah)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 16 sheets phyllo sheets thawed
  • 0.25 cup olive oil for brushing phyllo
  • 0.25 cup melted butter for brushing phyllo
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef, breaking it apart, cook until browned and liquid evaporates, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Stir in allspice, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes to meld flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Brush a 9×13″ baking dish with olive oil–butter mixture.
  • Layer 8 phyllo sheets, brushing each with the oil–butter mixture.
  • Spread beef mixture evenly over phyllo base.
  • Layer remaining 8 phyllo sheets atop, brushing each layer.
  • Score top lightly into squares for easy serving.
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour evenly over scored pie.
  • Bake 40–45 minutes, until phyllo is golden and crisp and filling is set.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before cutting along score lines. Serve warm, optionally with salad or yogurt.

Notes

Thaw phyllo in the fridge overnight and let it sit under a damp towel to prevent drying. Score deeply before baking for clean portioning. Spice blend can be adjusted—add a pinch of cayenne or use dukkah for variation. Prepare filling ahead; assemble and bake when ready. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days—reheat in oven to preserve crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword beef, Egyptian Beef Goulash, goulash, halal, phyllo, Savory Pie
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