Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely diced)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbs tomato paste
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 sheets phyllo pastry
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 2 Tbs butter (melted)

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a saucepan at medium heat.
  • Add onion and ground beef, cook on until onion is softened and the beef is browned.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 10 to 15 mins until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in oregano, season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Brush 1 sheet of phyllo with butter, top with a second buttered sheet and place a third sheet on top. Cut in half. Repeat with remaining phyllo to make four pies, of three layers each.
  • Add 1/4 Cup cheese and about 3/4 Cup of beef mixture on the centre of each phyllo section, top with cheese.
  • Fold/roll edges over, to enclose, and brush tops with butter.
  • Place on a baking tray.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. 
  • Devour.