Greek Freighter Meat Pie

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Taken from the complete greek cookbook. According to the author, theresa yianilos, you will most likely be served this meat pie on any greek ship. Note: if using raw meat, use 1 lb and follow directions for raw meat - the ingredients list wouldn't accept both cooked and raw!!

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Steps

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Heat oil and fry onions until soft.

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If using raw meat and potatoes , brown for 5 minutes.

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Add 1 cup of hot water.

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Add rice , herbs and seasonings.

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Cover and cook 20 min until meat is cooked and potatoes or rice are soft.

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Remove from heat.

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Mix in cheese , egg and nuts.

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Melt butter and oil in small pot.

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Oil a square or rectangular baking pan.

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Lay half of the sheets of filo , oiling lightly between each sheet.

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Spread on meat filling.

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Lay remaining filo sheets , oiling between sheets.

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Bake at 350 degrees f.

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For 1 hour.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, meat, rice, spearmint, marjoram, parsley, salt and pepper, feta cheese, egg, pine nuts, phyllo dough, oil