Fatayer is a delicious Middle Eastern pastry that is typically filled with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, spinach, or meat. This recipe for Beef and Spinach Fatayer combines the savory flavors of ground beef and fresh spinach, seasoned with cumin and sumac. The dough is made from scratch, using all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, warm water, and vegetable oil. The dough is then rolled out into circles, and the beef and spinach filling is placed in the center. The edges of the dough are folded over the filling and sealed, and the fatayer is baked until golden brown. These tasty pastries make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Beef and Spinach Fatayer
A delicious Middle Eastern pastry filled with a savory mixture of ground beef and spinach.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
- Add warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- Add the chopped spinach, cumin, sumac, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the spinach wilts.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Divide the risen dough into 8 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a circle with a diameter of about 6 inches.
- Place a spoonful of the beef and spinach filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching them together to seal.
- Arrange the fatayer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve the beef and spinach fatayer warm as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 12gFiber: 2g
