2 lb ground beef
1 each med. onion, chopped
4 each small cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 each bay leaf
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chil powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
8 oz (1 cn) tomato sauce
1/3 cup burgundy or rose wine
1 each large egg
8 oz (1 pk) cream cheese,softened
1 cup creamed cottage cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted *
8 oz (1/2 pk) phyllo leaves **
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
GARNISHES
1 parlsey sprigs
12 each cherry tomatoes
1 fresh fruit kabobs (opt.)
Directions
* Unsalted margarine, melted, can also be used. ** Phyllo Leaves
are greek pastry and they should be defrosted.
Servings: 12 servings
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Categories: Beef; Bread; Breads; Meat
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