Turkish Börek with Meat Filling
Very tasty, juicy, and filling - for the whole family. Turkish börek with meat filling is good both hot and cold. It’s not hard to make, and the result will definitely please you. You can serve börek as a standalone dish or as a side to soups.
Updated : 16 March, 2026
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
Dough
400 grams
Phyllo dough
Soaking
2 tablespoon
Sunflower oil
1
Eggs
1.5 tablespoon
Yogurt
60 milliliters
Water
Filling
450 grams
Beef mince
1
Onions
2 grams
Chili pepper
2 teaspoon
Ground black pepper
4 tablespoon
Sunflower oil
2 teaspoon
Salt
Crust
1
Eggs
2 tablespoon
Yogurt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How do you make Turkish börek with meat filling? Prepare the ingredients for the filling. Use any ground meat: pork, beef, or mixed. Peel, rinse, and dice the onion into medium cubes.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add the onion and fry until golden. Add the ground meat and stir. Fry briefly, then add salt and pepper to taste. Stir again, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Cool the filling to room temperature.
Step 3
Prepare the soaking mixture. In a cup, mix eggs, plain natural yogurt (no additives), vegetable oil, and water. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F.
Step 4
Take a sheet of filo dough, brush it with the soaking mixture, and place some filling along one edge.
Step 5
Roll the dough with the filling into a log. Do it carefully so the thin dough doesn’t tear.
Step 6
Coil the roll into a spiral (“snail”) and place it in a baking dish. My dish is 26 cm (about 10 in) in diameter. I lined the bottom with parchment and greased it with vegetable oil. Repeat with the remaining dough, soaking mixture, and filling to form one large spiral pie.
Step 7
For a golden crust, mix an egg with yogurt and brush the börek with this mixture. Optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated 180°C / 356°F oven for 30-35 minutes until deeply golden. Time may vary depending on your oven. I baked for 30 minutes using top/bottom heat. Enjoy your meal!
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