Ground Beef Pie

Ground Beef Pie

Ground Beef Pie (6 Servings)

• 1 lb. ground round
• 8 phyllo sheets, thawed
• 5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 3 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 5 large eggs
• 3 tbsp. milk
• Sea salt, to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat 1 tbsp. of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Cook the chopped onion until translucent, around 4 minutes.
• Add the ground round, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice.
• Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper.
• Cook the meat mixture, continuously stirring, until the beef is browned, around 10 minutes.
• Add the parsley; continuing to cook for 3 more minutes.
• Let the mixture cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, season the eggs with salt and pepper.
• Add the milk to the bowl, and whisk until well combined.
• Combine the egg and beef mixture.
• Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a clean work surface.
• Brush the phyllo sheet lightly with oil.
• Lay another sheet on top and repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and oil, rotating sheets slightly each time.
• Gently place the phyllo sheets in an 8-inch pie plate.
• Fill the pie plate with the meat mixture.
• Fold the phyllo edges over the top of the pie.
• Brush the pie with olive oil and bake at 400 degrees F until it is golden brown and the filling is set, around 20 to 25 minutes.
• Serve the meat pie hot, and sliced into wedges.

Buon Appetito!