Description
Egyptian Beef Goulash is a savory baked dish featuring warmly spiced ground beef layered between crisp, buttery phyllo pastry sheets and topped with a creamy egg and milk custard. It’s a comforting, hearty, and elegant meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 package phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup melted butter (or as needed for brushing)
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in salt, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and paprika. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Layer half of the phyllo sheets in the baking dish, brushing each one with melted butter before adding the next.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over the layered phyllo sheets.
- Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the layered pastry into squares or diamonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs, then pour evenly over the dish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crisp.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cover unused phyllo sheets with a damp towel to prevent drying.
Can be assembled ahead of time; pour the custard just before baking.
Add shredded cheese like mozzarella or feta between beef layers for extra richness.
Use ground lamb for a more traditional Middle Eastern flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Egyptian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
