Moroccan Kefta Briouat Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together ground beef or lamb, finely chopped onions, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 2.Take a sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with melted butter. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on one end of the dough and fold it into a triangle shape.
• STEP 3.Continue folding the dough in a triangle shape until you reach the end. Brush the briouats with melted butter and place them on a baking sheet.
• STEP 4.Bake the briouats in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
• STEP 5.Serve the Kefta Briouat hot as an appetizer or a snack. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a dipping sauce of your choice.
• STEP 6.Store any leftover briouats in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to finely chop the onions and mince the garlic to ensure even distribution of flavors in the meat mixture.
• If you prefer a spicier flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the meat mixture.
• To make the folding process easier, you can stack multiple sheets of phyllo dough together and cut them into smaller squares before filling them with the meat mixture.
• For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground meat with cooked and seasoned vegetables such as mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini.

Storage and Serving

• Kefta Briouat is best served hot and fresh.
• If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat the briouats, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the reheated briouats as a snack or appetizer.