Yugoslavian Burek

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a large frying pan and add the oil.
2. 2
   Saute the onion until soft, and then add the beef, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3
   Cook until the meat is crumbly but not dry.
4. 4
   Cool completely before you continue.
5. 5
   Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough on the counter.
6. 6
   Brush with some of the butter.
7. 7
   Place a heaping 1/3 cup of meat mixture acrosss the sheet along the long side, 2 inches from edge.
8. 8
   Fold the bottom over the meat mixture and roll into a snake shape.
9. 9
   Cut the roll in half and coil each roll into a snail shape.
10. 10
    Place on a nonstick baking sheet and butt the end up against the edge of the pan to prevent uncoiling.
11. 11
    Brush with additional butter.
12. 12
    Bake in a prheated oven at 375 degrees for 15-20 min or until just golden.
13. 13
    Keep the remaining sheets of phyllo dough covered with plastic, and work quickly to prevent in from drying out.