Savory briouats with two fillings (meat‑vegetables & chicken‑potatoes)

Savory briouats with two fillings (meat‑vegetables & chicken‑potatoes) is a medium Maghreb recipe that serves 4. 340 calories per serving. Recipe by Oum Arwa on YouTube.

Prep: 55 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 40 min

Cost: $15.29 total, $3.82 per serving

Ingredients

  • 150 g Carrots (julienned)
  • 100 g Zucchini (julienned)
  • 4 Onions (finely chopped)
  • 300 g Ground meat (beef or lamb)
  • 150 g Pitted olives (sliced)
  • 30 g Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 30 g Fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 0.5 c. à café Ground ginger
  • 0.5 c. à café Ground turmeric
  • 0.5 c. à café Sweet paprika
  • 15 ml Olive oil (for the first filling)
  • 60 g Grated cheese (such as Gruyère or Emmental) (for the meat filling)
  • 300 g Potatoes (boiled then mashed)
  • 400 g Chicken breast (diced)
  • 80 ml Liquid fresh cream (or mix 5 cl liquid + 2 tbsp thick)
  • 30 g Triangle cheese (such as halloumi or feta) (cut into small dice)
  • 15 ml Sunflower oil (for the second filling and brushing)
  • 0.5 c. à café Curry powder
  • 20 Brick pastry sheets (or filo pastry as an alternative)
  • 1 c. à soupe Flour (mixed with a little water to seal the edges)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables

    Grate the carrots and zucchini into julienne strips, finely chop the onions.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Sweat the onions (meat filling)

    In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium‑high heat and add the chopped onions. Sauté until they become translucent.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Cook the ground meat

    Add the ground meat to the pan, break it up and cook until well browned.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Season the meat filling

    Stir in the ginger, turmeric, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.

    Time: PT1M

  5. Add the grated vegetables

    Pour the grated carrots and zucchini into the pan. Sauté a few minutes until the vegetables' water has evaporated.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Finish the meat filling

    Add the parsley, cilantro and sliced olives. Cook 2 minutes, remove from heat and let cool.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Cook the potatoes (chicken filling)

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender (about 8 minutes).

    Time: PT8M

  8. Mash the potatoes

    Drain the potatoes, let them cool slightly then mash with a fork.

    Time: PT3M

  9. Sauté onions and chicken

    In another pan, heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil, add the chopped onions then the chicken dice. Cook until the chicken is browned.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Season the chicken filling

    Sprinkle with curry, salt, pepper, add the chopped parsley and cilantro. Mix for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

  11. Mix potatoes, cream and cheese

    Stir in the mashed potatoes, fresh cream and the diced triangle cheese. Combine well.

    Time: PT4M

  12. Let the two fillings cool

    Transfer each filling to a separate bowl, cover and let cool at room temperature.

    Time: PT4M

  13. Shape the briouats

    On a brick sheet, lightly brush with oil. Place a teaspoon of filling in the centre, fold into a triangle (or samosa shape) and seal the edges with a flour‑water mixture.

    Time: PT5M

  14. Arrange on the tray and brush

    Place the briouats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a drizzle of oil.

    Time: PT5M

  15. Bake

    Bake in a pre‑heated oven at 180°C for 20‑30 minutes, until the briouats are nicely golden.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 180°C

  16. Rest before serving

    Remove from oven, let warm for 5 minutes before serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
340
Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
18 g
Fiber
4 g

Dietary info: non-vegetarian, contains dairy, low-calorie

Allergens: gluten, lait

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Savory briouats with two fillings (meat‑vegetables & chicken‑potatoes)

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Crispy brick triangles filled with two tasty preparations: a minced meat, carrot, zucchini and olive filling, and a chicken, potato, cream and cheese filling. Baked in the oven, they are perfect as an appetizer, buffet or starter.

MediumMaghrebServes 4

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Source Video
34m
Prep
1h 1m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 46m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.29
Total cost
$3.82
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sweat the onions without burning them
  • Cook the meat until all water has evaporated
  • Avoid excess moisture in the fillings (pat the grated vegetables)
  • Properly seal the edges with the flour/water paste
  • Bake at 180°C until golden brown

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot oil carefully to avoid splatters.
  • Use gloves or a towel when handling hot brick sheets.
  • Be careful when removing the dish from the oven: it will be very hot.

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