Proven way to bake Easy Greek Kreatopita in 20 min
This recipe provides a proven and easy way to bake Greek Kreatopita in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Large pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 2 Puff pastry sheets
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 100 g Feta cheese crumbled
- 1 Egg beaten
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in the tomato paste, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then mix in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Lay one sheet of puff pastry in the prepared baking dish, pressing it to fit.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly over the pastry.
- Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry and seal the edges by crimping.
- Brush the top with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Notes
Serve hot or warm. This kreatopita is excellent as a main course or a substantial snack. For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with a mixture of mushrooms and lentils and use vegetable broth instead of any meat-based stock during cooking.