Kreatopita Argostoli

A spicy Greek dish made with lamb and feta cheese in a phyllo pastry.

• Calories: 543 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 24 sheets phyllo dough
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 3 cups cubed cooked lamb
• 2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.

Step 2

Lightly brush a 9x13 inch pan with melted butter. Place 1 phyllo sheet in pan and lightly brush with butter. Continue adding phyllo sheets for a total of 12, brushing each one lightly with butter (you don't need to completely cover each phyllo sheet with butter).

Step 3

Spread cooked rice over phyllo, then sprinkle with minced garlic. Add lamb in an even layer, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place 1 cup diced potatoes over lamb.

Step 4

Arrange quarters of eggs, then sprinkle with parsley, mint and lemon zest. Add crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

Pour on olive oil and beef broth. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Finally, add beaten egg.

Step 6

Top with remaining 12 phyllo sheets brushed lightly with melted butter.

Step 7

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). during the last 10 minutes, raise the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Cut into diamonds or squares and serve warm.