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Kefta Briouat

Crispy Moroccan filo pastry triangles filled with warm-spiced ground beef and fresh herbs. Baked until golden brown for a crunchy exterior and savory center.

50 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 10 filo pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp salt to the skillet.

  4. 4

    Cook breaking up meat until browned and internal temperature reaches 160F, about 8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, then let cool completely.

  6. 6

    Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Lay out 10 thawed filo pastry sheets, brush with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and cut into long vertical strips.

  8. 8

    Place a tablespoon of filling at strip end, fold into triangles, place on sheet, brush tops with remaining unsalted butter, and bake for 18 minutes until golden.

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Questions

How long does Kefta Briouat take?

As written, 50 minutes: 25 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 8 (18 minutes): "Place a tablespoon of filling at strip end, fold into triangles, place on sheet, brush tops with remaining unsalted butter, and bake for 18 minutes until golden."

What oven temperature does Kefta Briouat need?

For Kefta Briouat, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The oven is also used at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 6.

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Kefta Briouat?

The entry for Kefta Briouat calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Kefta Briouat?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Kefta Briouat uses 1 lb ground beef.

Is Kefta Briouat keto-friendly?

A serving of Kefta Briouat carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Kefta Briouat?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 280 calories, with 16 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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