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Beef Ouzi Pockets

Fatimah
Spiced rice and beef filling wrapped in crispy phyllo dough. This is a beautiful way to serve ouzi and it's easy to make.
5 from 5 Ratings
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Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Dough, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients
  

Beef Ingredients:

  • ¾ pound ground beef any fat
  • 2 tablespoons oil of your choice
  • 1 small yellow onions diced
  • ¾ teaspoon 7 spices
  • ¾ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon aleppo pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • toasted nuts for mix ins and topping

Rice Ingredients

  • 1½ cups basmati rice washed and soaked
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup frozen peas you can add more
  • 1 medium yellow onion minced
  • 5 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons 7 spice
  • 1½ teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bullion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric to add color
  • Phyllo dough sheets
  • Butter or cooking spray

Instructions
 

For the Beef

  • Sauté the onions in oil until translucent, then add the beef and spices.
  • Cook until well done.

For the Rice

  • Sauté onions in oil until translucent, then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add frozen peas and carrots if using, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the soaked and washed rice and spices and mix.
  • Add the ground beef and toasted nuts and mix, then add the hot water.
  • Let it boil for 5 minutes then simmer for 15-20.
  • Once cooked, you can mix in toasted nuts if you would like before stuffing the dough.
  • Take 5 phyllo dough sheets and spray them or brush them with butter, and lightly spray your bowl. You don't want the dough to get soggy.
  • Layer one sheet, spray, then another sheer, and repeat.
  • Add rice enough to fill, then close the edges and trim the excess. Make sure to place it on parchment lined sheet and bake at 425 degrees F for 10-20 minutes or until crispy or golden.

Notes

  • If you don't want the dough to get soggy. layer one sheet, spray, then another sheet, and repeat.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 10-20 minutes until crispy and golden.
  • Frozen peas are a good choice, but you can skip them.
Keyword crispy rice pockets, ouzi pockets
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