Greek Stuffed Meat Triangles

Submitted by Poppy

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 35-40 pieces

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 2 shallots or 2 green onions, minced
• 1 lb lean ground lamb or 1 lb beef
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup grated kefalotyri or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs, if needed
• 1 lb phyllo pastry, defrosted
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, melted

directions

1. In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add shallots and sauté until soft.
2. Add meat; mash with fork until browned.
3. Add wine; simmer a few minutes.
4. Stir in parsley, mint, dill and tomato sauce; season with salt and pepper and simmer 20 minutes.
5. Cool.
6. Add cheese and egg.
7. If mixture appears too loose, stir in bread crumbs immediately before stuffing.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F.
9. Remove filo from package, covering with waxed paper and damp towel.
10. Take out one sheet at a time, keeping remainder covered.
11. Place oblong on flat surface.
12. Butter filo, one sheet at a time, using pastry brush.
13. Repeat with second sheet.
14. Cut sheets into 2-inch wide strips.
15. Place 1 teaspoon filling at bottom of strip.
16. Starting from bottom, roll up like flag.
17. Repeat until all filling is used.
18. To bake, place on ungreased baking sheet.
19. *Triangles can be kept frozen in a tightly sealed container for up to two months.
20. To bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
21. Do not thaw; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.