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Medium 1 hr 30 min~350 kcal 5/10
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Sariyer Borek
A crisp Istanbul borek rolled with seasoned beef, currants, pine nuts, and buttery phyllo layers.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 8~490 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Baked
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
Börek için
- 24 Baklava yufka
For the filling
- 500 g Ground beef
- 2 Dry onions
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Pine nuts
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Currants
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
For the sauce
- 120 g Butter
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Milk
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the currants in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Soften the onion in olive oil, add the pine nuts, and let them color lightly.
- 3
Add the ground beef and saute until it absorbs its liquid.
12 min12:00 - 4
Add the currants, black pepper, allspice, and salt, then cool the filling.
- 5
Mix the melted butter and milk to make the yufka sauce.
- 6
Sauce the yufka sheets in layers, spread the beef filling, and roll them up.
- 7
Bake the boreks at 190?C for 35 minutes, until crisp.
35 min35:00
💡 Tip: Be sure to cool the filling; hot ground beef softens the yufka and reduces the layered crispness of Sariyer borek.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice the borek and serve hot with tea, tomatoes, and an optional yogurt salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~490
kcal calories
18
g protein
42
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 34%Fat 51%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Sariyer Borek make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Sariyer Borek take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Sariyer Borek difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Sariyer Borek have?
Approximately 490 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 42g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Sariyer Borek contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Sariyer Borek need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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