Balkan Meat Burek | Crispy Homemade Meat Pie

Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a deep skillet, then sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and stir-fry for half a minute until fragrant.

Add the minced pork and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned. Season with salt, ground black pepper, and sweet paprika. Cook over low heat for about 10-12 minutes until the juices thicken, then remove from the heat and let it cool until lukewarm.

In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the soda water with the remaining sunflower oil and a pinch of salt. This carbonated emulsion ensures that the phyllo pastry sheets stay soft and irresistibly flaky under the crispy crust.