Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Böreği) – Flaky Cheese & Spiced Meat Pastry

Name: Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Böreği) – Flaky Cheese & Spiced Meat Pastry
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 500 g mince meat (any type you like); 2 medium onions (chopped); 4 garlic cloves (grated or chopped); 2 large potatoes (peeled and grated); 350 g crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chilli flakes or powder; 1 tsp Baharat spice; 2 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1 tsp pepper; 3 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 cup 1 cup grated parmesan; 1 packet of Phyllo pastry; 50 g melted butter

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:45min

This Turkish Borek recipe features crispy, flaky layers filled with creamy cheese and savory spiced minced meat. A beloved Middle Eastern/Mediterranean pastry, perfect as an appetizer or side dish!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:04:15 GMT