Lamb Börek
These are crispy rolls made with thin pastry. They have a filling of spiced lamb, tomatoes, and nuts.
The dish comes with a cold yogurt sauce. It adds a fresh taste to the warm meat.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 9, 2026Share
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These are crispy rolls made with thin pastry. They have a filling of spiced lamb, tomatoes, and nuts.
The dish comes with a cold yogurt sauce. It adds a fresh taste to the warm meat.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 29
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds ground lamb
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons currants
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.25 teaspoon allspice
1.5 cups tomato sauce
0.25 cup water
1 large egg
3 tablespoons full-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed, or as needed
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons very finely sliced mint leaves
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon water, or as needed
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Instructions
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1
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the onion, salt, and lamb. Stir and cook for 8 minutes until liquid is gone. Add garlic, currants, pine nuts, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and allspice. Stir for 1 minute.
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Stir in tomato sauce and water. Lower the heat to medium. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the mix is dry. Let the meat cool completely.
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Mix the egg, yogurt, water, and melted butter in a small bowl. Whisk it well.
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Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a round pan or a sheet pan with butter.
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Lay 2 sheets of phyllo on a flat surface. Keep other sheets under a wet towel. Brush the egg mix on top. Add 2 more sheets one by one and brush each with the egg mix.
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Put 1/3 of the lamb along one edge of the pastry. Roll it up and put it in the pan. Brush the top with the egg mix.
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Make 2 more rolls with the rest of the pastry and meat. Place them inside the first roll. Brush with egg mix and add sesame seeds on top.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the pastry is brown. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
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Mix yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and garlic. Add water until it is thin enough for dipping. Season with salt and cayenne. Cut the meat rolls into wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 28g
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Saturated Fat 11g
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Cholesterol 111mg
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Sodium 1086mg
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Total Carbohydrate 24g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 25g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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