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Greek cuisine has long been known for its amazing health benefits. This Mediterranean diet is based on eating fresh vegetables, fresh fish, few carbs and lots of extra-virgin Greek olive oil! There are many traditional Greek dishes to discover, like stuffed eggplants, tzatziki, wrapped grape leaves or eggplant moussaka. We have a great collection of Greek recipes to help you eat healthy and delicious food.

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VIDEO: Tasty Beef Tomato Pockets

Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Water

 Filling:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

 Method

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
  2. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.  
  3. Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat. 
  4. Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet. 
  5. Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles. 
  6. Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle. 
  7. Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
  8. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!

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  • salt and pepper to taste
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  • 4 c milk
  • 4 c sugar
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  • 1.5 c butter, melted
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  • 6 tbsp mahleb
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  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, halved and sliced thin
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  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
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  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
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  • 1 1/4 ounce vodka
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These traditional Armenian cookies might be simple to make, but they taste absolutely incredible! We highly recomme...

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