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A browned Turkmen ichlekli beef pie cut into wedges.

Turkmen Ichlekli (Spiced Beef Pie)

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A golden Turkmen meat pie filled with beef, pumpkin, onion, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkmen
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fine salt
Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups peeled pumpkin finely diced
  • 2 cups yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp fine salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

Make the dough:
  1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the warm water and olive oil, then knead for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth.
  2. Cover and rest the dough for 20 minutes while preparing the filling.
Fill the pie:
  1. Toss the beef, pumpkin, onion, olive oil, cumin, coriander, pepper, and salt together until evenly combined.
  2. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Divide the dough into two pieces and roll each into a thin round.
  3. Lay one round on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread the filling over it leaving a 1-inch border, and cover with the second round. Pinch and fold the edge to seal, then cut two small vents.
Bake and serve:
  1. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is cooked through.
  2. Rest for 10 minutes, cut into wedges, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • Keep the filling finely chopped so the pie cooks evenly.
  • Resting the baked pie makes clean slices easier.