Moroccan Cigars

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This is a recipe from a friend of mine-web name is footsiebear. I would add red pepper flakes and replace parsley with cilantro-serve with harissa dip.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 300 f.

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To make filling: cook onion in the olive oil until soft.

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Add beef or lamb , crushing it with a fork.

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Add seasonings and spices.

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Cook 10-15 minutes , stirring with a wooden spoon , until meat is well cooked and lump free.

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Add parsley.

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Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl and pour over the meat.

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Cook for 1-2 min , stirring , until egg mixture sets to creamy consistency.

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Add more spices and seasonings , if desired and allow to cool.

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Cut each sheet of phyllo pastry into three equal-sized rectangles.

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Place one on top of the other and cover with a damp towel.

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Brush one of the rectangles lightly with melted butter.

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Place a teaspoon of filling along one of the short edges.

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Tuck the edge and ends of pastry around filling , and roll into a cigar shape.

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Repeat with other rectangles.

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Fry in hot oil to brown on all sides , drain and place in warm oven.

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Repeat and serve with harissa dip.

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Ingredients

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onion, olive oil, lean ground beef, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground pepper, fresh parsley, eggs, phyllo pastry, butter