Name: Macedonian Pastramajlija with Slow-Cooked Meat
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 tomato, diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb pita bread or flatbread; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red onion, sliced; 1/4 cup tomato, sliced

Macedonian Pastramajlija with Slow-Cooked Meat

Spiced meat-filled flatbread with onions and tomatoes using a slow-cooked meat preparation method

70 minutes4 servings

Method

In a slow cooker, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and spices. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender
Prepare flatbread dough by kneading for 10 minutes, then letting it rest for 30 minutes
Roll out dough into thin rounds and place on a baking sheet
Bake at 475°F (250°C) for 10-12 minutes until golden
In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, red onion, and tomato
Assemble flatbread with meat mixture, onion-tomato mix, and parsley
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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