Algerian Bourek Recipe – Crispy Meat-Filled Pastry Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Emmental cheese
• 12 sheets brik or phyllo pastry
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish