{"id":"burek_ed4aeed9a5","slug":"burek","title":"Burek","description":"A traditional Eastern European savory pastry made of thin, flaky phyllo dough filled with seasoned ground meat and rolled into a signature coil.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":25,"cookMinutes":35,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g ground beef","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"lean","group":"filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 large onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"large","group":"filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"500g phyllo dough","name":"Phyllo Dough","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"sheets","notes":"thawed","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"100ml vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for brushing","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"100ml sparkling water","name":"Sparkling water","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"sparkling","notes":"to keep the dough moist","group":"dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"filling","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a large round baking pan with oil.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.","group":"Filling","title":"In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Mix the vegetable oil and sparkling water in a small bowl. Layer two sheets of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush the top sheet lightly with the oil-water mixture.","group":"Assembly","title":"Mix the vegetable oil and sparkling water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Spread a few spoonfuls of the meat mixture along one long edge of the phyllo dough. Roll the dough tightly into a long cylinder.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread a few spoonfuls of the meat mixture along one long edge of the phyllo…","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Coil the cylinder into a spiral in the center of the baking pan. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, attaching each new roll to the end of the previous one to continue the spiral.","group":"Assembly","title":"Coil the cylinder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Brush the top of the Burek with the remaining oil-water mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.","group":"Baking","title":"Brush the top of the Burek","timerMinutes":35,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Traditional Burek is best served with a side of plain yogurt or kefir. For a crispier finish, you can spray a bit of water on the pastry halfway through baking.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Balkan","Bosnian"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["round baking pan","skillet","pastry brush"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"pie","note":"Large coiled pie"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can assemble the Burek a day in advance and keep it covered in the fridge before baking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. To maintain crispness, reheat in an oven or air fryer.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 350°F (177°C) for 10 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fburek_ed4aeed9a5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=83e7ca6a-744d-45b2-9dab-7f1c2355c35f","imageAlt":"Burek — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["burek","savory pastry","phyllo","meat pie","balkan food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Burek","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:29:59.659Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:29:59.659Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. This fluffy buckwheat porridge is a healthy, gluten-free dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a hearty side.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_943b7108be%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7dd38cb8-7bb4-48fd-b6e8-db1d1eed0a49","imageAlt":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha) — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","gluten-free","grains","comfort food","ukrainian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"kofola_b1c75f3da4","slug":"homemade-kofola-style-botanical-cola","title":"Homemade Kofola-Style Botanical Cola","description":"A refreshing, caffeine-infused herbal soda with deep notes of caramel, licorice, and citrus, inspired by the iconic Eastern European soft drink.","serves":10,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Czech","Slovak"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkofola_b1c75f3da4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=67cc5ce9-b348-424d-9e84-52c009097637","imageAlt":"Homemade Kofola-Style Botanical Cola — recipe cover","tags":["kofola","homemade soda","herbal drink","botanical beverage","eastern europe","cola"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5},{"id":"limonada_90a60e65ae","slug":"lemonade-limonada","title":"Lemonade (Limonadă)","description":"A refreshing, classic Eastern European style lemonade, perfectly balancing the zesty tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of sugar or honey.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Romanian"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Flimonada_90a60e65ae%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d7c2befe-e072-4487-8949-47985c73775e","imageAlt":"Lemonade (Limonadă) — recipe cover","tags":["lemonade","refreshing","citrus","cold drink","summer"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}