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Homemade lahmacun

Homemade lahmacun

Thin, tender flatbread topped with a finely seasoned meat and vegetable mixture, baked hot until lightly crisp and deeply flavorful, perfect for sharing or enjoying fresh from the oven.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 3 cups
  • Warm water – 1 cup
  • Instant yeast – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
  • Ground beef – 300 grams
  • Tomatoes – 2 medium, finely chopped
  • Onion – 1 small, finely minced
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • Parsley – 1 cup, chopped
  • Red pepper paste – 2 tablespoons
  • Paprika – 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin – 1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare baking trays with a light coating of olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, salt, warm water, and olive oil until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, combine ground beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, red pepper paste, paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each one very thin on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture over each rolled dough.
  6. Place on the prepared trays and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the edges are lightly crisp and the topping is cooked.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest briefly, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep the topping layer thin to avoid sogginess.
  • Bake one tray at a time for even heat.
  • Adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flatbread
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: homemade lahmacun, flatbread with meat, Middle Eastern flatbread, oven baked flatbread, savory flatbread