Gibanica sa Mesom
A savory Serbian pie made with layers of thin phyllo dough filled with a mixture of ground meat, onions, and spices. It's a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
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🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Phyllo dough
- 500 g Ground pork
- 2 medium Onions(finely chopped)
- 100 ml Vegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 200 g Sour cream
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a baking dish.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add ground pork to the skillet with the onions. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- 4
Stir in salt, pepper, and paprika. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and sour cream.
- 6
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared baking dish, brushing lightly with oil. Repeat with half of the phyllo sheets, brushing each layer.
- 7
Spread the meat mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
- 8
Layer the remaining phyllo sheets over the meat filling, brushing each layer with oil.
- 9
Pour the egg and sour cream mixture evenly over the top layer of phyllo.
- 10
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- 11
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If phyllo dough is too dry, lightly mist it with water.
- ✓Ensure the meat mixture is not too wet to avoid soggy phyllo.
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder to the meat mixture.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Use a mix of ground beef and pork.
- Add finely chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat filling.
- For a vegetarian version, replace meat with sautéed vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and spinach.