Egyptian Goulash

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with a little oil in a pan and add one whole finely diced onion.
  2. 2Start with a little oil in a pan and add one whole finely diced onion.
  3. 3Start with a little oil in a pan and add one whole finely diced onion.
  4. 4Cook on medium heat until soft and semi-transparent.
  5. 5Cook on medium heat until soft and semi-transparent.
  6. 6Cook on medium heat until soft and semi-transparent.
  7. 7Then add 2 lbs of ground beef, break it apart and let it cook through.
  8. 8Then add 2 lbs of ground beef, break it apart and let it cook through.
  9. 9Then add 2 lbs of ground beef, break it apart and let it cook through.
  10. 10Season with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg.
  11. 11Season with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg.
  12. 12Season with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg.
  13. 13Mix well and set the meat mixture aside.
  14. 14Mix well and set the meat mixture aside.
  15. 15Mix well and set the meat mixture aside.
  16. 16In a saucepan, melt one stick of unsalted butter with a small splash of oil.
  17. 17In a saucepan, melt one stick of unsalted butter with a small splash of oil.
  18. 18In a saucepan, melt one stick of unsalted butter with a small splash of oil.
  19. 19Grab a shallow, foil-lined tray and brush some of that butter at the bottom.
  20. 20Grab a shallow, foil-lined tray and brush some of that butter at the bottom.
  21. 21Grab a shallow, foil-lined tray and brush some of that butter at the bottom.
  22. 22Take a quarter of a stack of filo dough, lay it down, even it out, brush it with butter.
  23. 23Take a quarter of a stack of filo dough, lay it down, even it out, brush it with butter.
  24. 24Take a quarter of a stack of filo dough, lay it down, even it out, brush it with butter.
  25. 25Then add another quarter of filo dough on top and brush with butter.
  26. 26Then add another quarter of filo dough on top and brush with butter.
  27. 27Then add another quarter of filo dough on top and brush with butter.
  28. 28Now spread the meat mixture evenly so it covers the entire layer.
  29. 29Now spread the meat mixture evenly so it covers the entire layer.
  30. 30Now spread the meat mixture evenly so it covers the entire layer.
  31. 31Repeat the same layering: another quarter of filo, brush with butter, then the final quarter, and don't forget the butter on top.
  32. 32Repeat the same layering: another quarter of filo, brush with butter, then the final quarter, and don't forget the butter on top.
  33. 33Repeat the same layering: another quarter of filo, brush with butter, then the final quarter, and don't forget the butter on top.
  34. 34In a medium mug, add one Maggi cube and fill about three quarters of the way with milk.
  35. 35In a medium mug, add one Maggi cube and fill about three quarters of the way with milk.
  36. 36In a medium mug, add one Maggi cube and fill about three quarters of the way with milk.
  37. 37Microwave it for about a minute just until the cube melts without boiling.
  38. 38Microwave it for about a minute just until the cube melts without boiling.
  39. 39Microwave it for about a minute just until the cube melts without boiling.
  40. 40Cut the goulash into even pieces, big or small.
  41. 41Cut the goulash into even pieces, big or small.
  42. 42Cut the goulash into even pieces, big or small.
  43. 43In a bowl, whisk one egg with some black pepper, add it to the milk and Maggi mixture and mix again.
  44. 44In a bowl, whisk one egg with some black pepper, add it to the milk and Maggi mixture and mix again.
  45. 45In a bowl, whisk one egg with some black pepper, add it to the milk and Maggi mixture and mix again.
  46. 46Pour it evenly over the tray and use your hands if you need to help it settle into the cuts.
  47. 47Pour it evenly over the tray and use your hands if you need to help it settle into the cuts.
  48. 48Pour it evenly over the tray and use your hands if you need to help it settle into the cuts.
  49. 49Then into a 400°F (200°C) preheated oven for about 35 minutes until golden and crispy on top.
  50. 50Then into a 400°F (200°C) preheated oven for about 35 minutes until golden and crispy on top.
  51. 51Then into a 400°F (200°C) preheated oven for about 35 minutes until golden and crispy on top.

Ingredients

  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • 1 whole finely diced onion
  • 1 whole finely diced onion
  • 1 whole finely diced onion
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • ground nutmeg
  • ground nutmeg
  • ground nutmeg
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • filo dough
  • filo dough
  • filo dough
  • 1 Maggi cube
  • 1 Maggi cube
  • 1 Maggi cube
  • milk
  • milk
  • milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg

Equipment

pansaucepanshallow, foil-lined traymedium mugbowlmicrowaveoven

Tips

  • Use a quarter of a stack of filo dough at a time for layering.
  • Spread the meat mixture evenly to cover the entire layer for perfect pieces.
  • Cut the goulash into even pieces before baking.
  • Use hands to help the milk and egg mixture settle into the cuts.
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