Your new go-to for a quick and tasty meal – the Meat Boureka Sandwich! Packed with seasoned meat sandwiched between layers of flaky pastry, it's a fuss-free delight. Perfect for those busy days when you need something delicious in a pinch. Inspired by Israeli’s favorite snack food, boureka, you will love how quick and easy these are.
Ingredients
Servings 4
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ¾ cup peeled pistachios
- 1 tablespoon ras el hanout
- 1 egg
Tahini, pickles, harissa or schug, for serving
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Meat Boureka Sandwiches
Amount per Serving
Calories
774
% Daily Value*
Fat
58
g
89
%
Saturated Fat
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
29
g
Cholesterol
121
mg
40
%
Sodium
245
mg
11
%
Potassium
611
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
177
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In a medium sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add pistachios and ras el hanout and mix well. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice the puff pastry into 4-inch squares. Place a spoonful of minced meat on the sheet pan and top with a square of dough. Repeat with remaining meat and dough. Brush dough with egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Turn one square over, spread with tahini or other favorite spreads and top with another square making the perfect boureka sandwich.
