Tunisian Italian Brik
A fusion of Italian flavors with a Tunisian twist, featuring crispy brik pastry filled with savory meat and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 package (8-10 sheets) brik pastry
- ●1 pound ground meatbeef or a combination of beef and pork
- ●1 medium, finely chopped onion
- ●2 cloves, minced garlic
- ●1 tablespoon tunisian spicesa blend of cumin, coriander, and paprika
- ●1/2 cup, crumbled fluffy feta cheese
- ●0 (just kidding!) rest of the timejust kidding, it's rest time
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Thaw brik pastry according to package instructions.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook ground meat over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 4
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Stir in tunisian spices and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl and stir in crumbled feta cheese.
- 8
Cut brik pastry sheets into squares and place a tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of each square.
- 9
Fold the pastry squares into triangles and press the edges together to seal.
- 10
Brush the tops of the brik with a little bit of olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!