Briouats with minced meat

Crispy Moroccan briouats with ground beef, served with a tasty sauce.

• Ingredients:

• 250g ground beef (minced meat)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

• Salt to taste

• 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)

• Phyllo dough (or spring roll wrappers)

• Oil for frying

• 1 egg, beaten (for sealing the edges)

• Steps:

1. Prepare the minced meat:

• In a bowl, mix the ground beef with the chopped onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, black pepper, ground ginger, and salt.

• Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.

2. Cook the filling:

• Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat and add the meat mixture.

• Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is fully browned and no longer pink. Ensure the filling is dry and not watery.

• If you like, you can add the grated cheese after the meat cools slightly and mix.

3. Prepare the briouats:

• Cut the phyllo dough (or spring roll wrappers) into long strips, about 6-7 cm wide.

• Place a spoonful of the meat filling at the bottom of each strip.

• Fold the dough into a triangular shape from the bottom upwards, creating several folds to form a closed triangle.

4. Seal the briouats:

• Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg to seal the triangles securely, preventing them from opening while frying.

5. Fry the briouats:

• Heat oil in a deep pan.

• Fry the briouats in the hot oil until they turn golden and crispy on all sides.

• Remove them and drain on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

6. Serve:

• Serve the briouats hot with a dipping sauce or a light salad.