Fufu's Handheld Phyllo Meat Pies,Egyptian Goulash

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Gently lay the thawed phyllo dough between two damp kitchen towels.

Step 3: Start working on the meat filling.

Step 4: In a saute pan on medium heat

Step 5: Add the olive oil

Step 6: Add the chopped onions.

Step 7: Stir for 3 minutes then add the ground beef.

Step 8: Cook for about 10 mix till meat is browned.

Step 9: If there is too much fat or liquid at the bottom of the pan, drain the beef of its liquid and then return to heat.

Step 10: Add the spices and diced mushrooms and olives. Cook for another 5 minutes till well combined.

Step 11: On a lightly greased pan

Step 12: Lay 4 pieces of phyllo dough.

Step 13: Fold any excess dough inwards.

Step 14: Using the oil and butter mixture

Step 15: Brush it on top of every phyllo dough layer.

Step 16: Keep repeating this step till about 1/2 of the phyllo dough has been used up.

Step 17: This will be the base.

Step 18: Salt & Pepper to taste every layer very lightly

Step 19: Then add the meat mixture.

Step 20: Gently spread evenly on top of the piled phyllo.

Step 21: Layer the rest of the phyllo dough like before on top of the meat mixture making sure to butter & oil each layer.

Step 22: Brush the top with a generous amount of the oil and butter

Step 23: Cut the phyllo into squares desired.

Step 24: This will make it easier to eat and not fall apart layer on.

Step 25: Mix the egg and heavy cream mixture with salt and pepper and evenly coat over the pie.

Step 26: Bake the phyllo meat pie for 45 minutes

Step 27: Until browned