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Kreatopitakia (baked Savory Pastries W/ Seasoned Meat)

A home-style Kreatopitakia (baked Savory Pastries W/ Seasoned Meat) made with Butter Or Margarine, Shallots Or Onions Minced, Lean Ground Lamb Or Beef, Dry White Wine, and Fresh Parsley Chopped. Serves 60. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp
• 2
• 1 lb
• 1/2 cup
• 3 sprig
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• Salt Amp Freshly Ground Pepper
• 1/2 cup
• 1
• 1 tbsp
• 1 lb
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat the 3 tablespoons butter or margarine and cook the shallots until soft, then add the meat and mash with a fork over medium heat until the color changes.

2. 2

   Add the wine and simmer a few minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the herbs and tomato sauce; season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool.

5. 5

   Add the cheese and egg, and if the mixture is very liquid, stir in the bread crumbs immediately before stuffing.

6. 6

   Filo sheets should be unrolled flat, and cut into thirds (3 x 11 inches).

7. 7

   Butter the filo, one sheet at a time, using a pastry brush and the 1 cup melted butter.

8. 8

   Place 1 teaspoon of the meat filling 1 inch from the end nearest you.

9. 9

   Fold the filo back over the filling so the bottom edge meets the left edge, forming a right angle.

10. 10

    Continue folding back at right angles to make the triangular shape.

11. 11

    Place on baking sheets and keep covered until all are ready to bake.

12. 12

    Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning once.

13. 13

    Serve hot.