How to Make Kreatopita Argostoli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kreatopita Argostoli is a traditional Greek meat pie hailing from the town of Argostoli in the Kefalonia region. This delicious and savory dish combines layers of crispy phyllo dough with a flavorful filling of ground meat, onions, and aromatic herbs. It's a popular dish in Greek cuisine, and for good reason - the combination of flaky pastry and seasoned meat is simply irresistible.

While there are many variations of kreatopita across Greece, the recipe for Kreatopita Argostoli is uni...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Arrange quarters of eggs, then sprinkle with parsley, mint and lemon zest. Add crumbled feta cheese.
  • Pour on olive oil and beef broth. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Finally, add beaten egg.
  • Top with remaining 12 phyllo sheets brushed lightly with melted butter.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    543 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 172mg
    • Sodium: 575mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 387mg