Greek Beef And Spinach Pie Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
• STEP 2.In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
• STEP 3.Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
• STEP 4.Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
• STEP 5.In a bowl, mix together the cooled beef and spinach mixture, feta cheese, eggs, dill, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 6.Layer half of the phyllo pastry sheets in the greased baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
• STEP 7.Spread the beef and spinach filling evenly over the phyllo pastry.
• STEP 8.Layer the remaining phyllo pastry sheets on top, again brushing each sheet with melted butter.
• STEP 9.Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the phyllo pastry is golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 10.Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving. Cut into slices and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef to prevent a greasy filling.
• If the phyllo pastry sheets are too large for your baking dish, you can trim them to fit.
• For a vegetarian version, you can omit the ground beef and add more spinach or other vegetables.
• Leftover pie can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the pie in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Storage and Serving

• Store leftover pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Serve the Greek Beef and Spinach Pie warm as a main dish, accompanied by a side salad or Greek yogurt.
• This pie is also great as a party appetizer. Cut it into smaller squares or triangles for easy serving.