Turkish Lahmacun with Spiced Beef
Thin, crisp Turkish flatbreads spread with finely seasoned beef, tomato, red pepper, parsley, and lemon.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water plus 1 tablespoon if needed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Topping
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded
- 2 medium tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
To Serve
- 2 large lemons cut into wedges
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
Instructions
Make the dough:
- Stir the flour, yeast, and salt together. Add the warm water and olive oil and knead for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 30 minutes. Divide it into 6 balls.
Mix the topping:
- Pulse the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor until finely minced but not completely smooth.
- Mix the vegetable mixture with the ground beef and season with salt. Keep it chilled while the oven heats.
Shape and bake:
- Heat the oven to 475 F (245 C) with baking sheets inside if possible.
- Roll one dough ball into a very thin oval. Spread a thin, even layer of beef topping almost to the edge.
- Transfer to parchment and bake for 7 to 9 minutes until the edges are browned and the topping is cooked. Repeat with the remaining dough and topping.
Serve:
- Top each hot lahmacun with parsley, red onion, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Roll or fold while warm and serve immediately.
Notes
- A hot baking surface helps the thin dough crisp quickly.
- The topping should be finely minced so it cooks in the short bake time.
- Freeze cooled baked lahmacun between sheets of parchment for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 590mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g