GREEK MEAT PIE (KREATOPITA)

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Make and share this Greek Meat Pie (Kreatopita) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David04

Categories     Pot Pie

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

9 ounces yogurt, Greek strained
1 egg
4 ounces margarine, at room temperature
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk, beaten to mix with the milk
1 tablespoon skim milk, for the finish with the egg
1 cup flour, may need more to make a pliable but non-sticky dough
1 1/4 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 onion, sliced
3 eggs
9 ounces regato cheese
4 tablespoons skim milk, heated, to make bechamel sauce
1/4 teaspoon flour, to make bechamel sauce
1/4 teaspoon margarine, to make bechamel sauce
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon biscotti, crumbled can use other dry baked bread

Steps:

  • Filling: Place sliced onion in a colander. Pour salted boiled water over them, rinse and drain well.
  • Add onions to a coated pan and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef, cinnamon, salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water and boil until just the mixture is left.
  • Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and cool.
  • Prepare béchamel Sauce by melting butter in small pan whisk in flour and add hot milk. Whisk.
  • Add 3 eggs, cheese, bread and béchamel sauce to the filling and set aside.
  • Pastry: Combine the pastry ingredients, except for the egg yolk/milk, in a mixing bowl.
  • Knead it into a pliable, non-sticky dough.
  • Separate the dough into 2 balls, one slightly larger than the other.
  • Take the larger ball and roll out enough to more than cover your oven dish. Place it in a buttered pie pan, covering the bottom, and sides, going slightly over the edge at the top.
  • Now place the filling on top of the crust and level it.
  • Roll out the second dough ball and cover the filling.
  • Butter the edge of the bottom crust and fold it over inwards to cover the edge of the top crust and make a border by pressing the edges with your fingertips.
  • Mix the milk and egg yolk and brush the surface with the mixture.
  • Poke a hole in the middle to allow the steam to escape and stick the rest of the pastry with a fork.
  • Place in a preheated oven at 325F degrees for about 45 minutes, until it is golden brown.

Marie Ramirez
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Needs improvement.


Aidan Martinaz
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Not bad!


Daniyal Baig
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5 stars!


Kazuuha Comehome
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This is now my go-to recipe for Greek meat pie. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


William Moseley
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the pie didn't turn out as I expected. The filling was dry and the pastry was tough.


Sami uddin jewellery
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The pie was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Julius Rimmey
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This was my first time making a Greek meat pie, and it turned out great! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and buttery.


YOUSSEF VIP
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I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pie was very flavorful and the pastry was nice and crispy.


Adrift cannon786
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out perfectly. I used ground beef and lamb, and added some chopped spinach and feta cheese to the filling. It was a huge hit with my family!


mr. Boss
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This Greek meat pie was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.