A delicious Moroccan dish with a savory beef filling and a crunchy almond topping.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef cubed
- 1 onion large, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger ground
- 1/2 tsp turmeric ground
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped fresh
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped fresh
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 10 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- powdered sugar dusting
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the cooked beef back to the skillet and stir in the ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and parsley.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface and brush with melted butter. Repeat with 4 more sheets of phyllo, stacking them on top of each other. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top sheet of phyllo.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over the almonds.
- Layer the remaining 5 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Fold the edges of the phyllo dough in towards the center, creating a sealed packet. Place the packet on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the phyllo dough is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 28gFiber: 4g
I am not a fan of almond with meat 🤢. But hey, some people like it I guess.
Yummy! I didn’t have phyllo dough so I used tortillas… still delicious! 4 stars for creativity!
Not sure if using tortillas is really the same, but hey, if it tasted good, who am I to judge? Just don’t call it Pastilla.
Using tortillas is a great idea! I bet it adds a nice twist to the dish. I’ll have to try that next time!
This recipe is way too much work for dinner. Ain’t nobody got time for that! I’ll stick to simpler meals. 1 star.
I understand it looks like a lot, but it’s soooo worth it! The flavors are amazing. Just need a bit of patience! 5 stars from me!
My family loved it! But I forgot the sugar on top… still turned out great, tho. Adding it next time for sure.
Never heard of pastilla before! Sounds fancy but I don’t think my kids would eat it.😅
This is such a unique recipe! I never thought to combine beef with almonds and spices like this. It’s definitely worth a try! 5 stars!
Amazing recipe! The combination of flavors was amazing and the dusting of powdered sugar is a nice touch! 👍
I tried making this but it turned out too dry. Maybe I overcooked the beef? 🤔
Wow, this is a real treat! My family loved it. Just be careful with the spices if you don’t like it too spicy!
This recipe is a winner! The spices are just perfect. My family devoured it!
I found it a bit too complicated for me, too many steps. Plus, I couldn’t find phyllo dough at my grocery store.
This pastilla is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the crispy phyllo dough is perfect.
Totally agree! This pastilla recipe is definitely a keeper. My family loved it!
Sugar on top?? Why would you put powdered sugar on savory food? That sounds weird!
I’ve made pastilla before but it was a chicken version. Can this be made with chicken instead of beef? Seemed too complicated.
Never tried this before. How is this even Moroccan? Beef and almonds? 🤔
This actually sounds really delicious! Moroccan cuisine often combines sweet and savory flavors, so the beef and almonds make sense. Give it a try! 😊
Not very good, the beef was tough and I don’t think I cooked it long enough. Might try again but I didn’t enjoy it!