Greek Tiropita
A classic Greek cheese pie made with crispy phyllo dough and a savory filling of lamb and feta cheese.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Lambground
- ●1 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
- ●1 package Phyllo doughthawed
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●1 medium, chopped Onion
- ●2 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cut the phyllo dough into 2-inch squares.
- 3
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Place a phyllo square on a flat surface and brush with butter.
- 9
Place a tablespoon of the lamb and feta mixture in the center of the phyllo square.
- 10
Fold the phyllo square in half to form a triangle and press the edges together to seal.
- 11
Repeat with the remaining phyllo squares and filling.
- 12
Place the tiropita on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 13
Brush the tops with butter and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.