Kefta Briouat

Name: Kefta Briouat
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
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

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

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

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

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

Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7

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

Questions

Can I make Kefta Briouat dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Kefta Briouat gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 10 filo pastry sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Kefta Briouat keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Kefta Briouat?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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