🍽 Lahmacun Recipe (With 250 g Ground Meat — Makes 4–5 Small Pieces)

For the dough:

250 g flour (about 2 cups)

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp dry yeast (or half a cube of fresh yeast)

150 ml warm water (about 2/3 cup)

1 tbsp olive oil

For the topping:

250 g medium-fat ground meat (beef or lamb, or a mix)

1 medium onion (finely chopped or processed)

1 small tomato (seeded, finely chopped)

1 small red bell pepper (or half a green pepper, finely chopped)

½ bunch parsley (finely chopped)

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp pepper paste (optional)

1 tsp chili flakes

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp vegetable oil

½ tea glass (about 50 ml) water

📝 Instructions

1. Prepare the dough:

In warm water, dissolve yeast and sugar, let sit for 5 minutes.

Put flour and salt in a mixing bowl, make a well in the center.

Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, knead into a soft dough.

Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes.

2. Prepare the topping:

Finely chop (or process) the onion, tomato, pepper, and parsley.

Mix with the ground meat, pastes, spices, oil, and water. The mixture should be slightly loose; if it’s too dry, add a bit more water.

3. Shaping and cooking:

Divide the risen dough into small balls (slightly larger than a walnut).

Roll each one out very thinly on a lightly floured surface.

Spread a thin, even layer of topping over each piece.

Bake in a preheated oven at 230–250 °C (445–480 °F) for 6–8 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook them in a covered non-stick pan over medium heat for 5–6 minutes with the lid on.

Once cooked, cover with a clean cloth for a few minutes to soften.

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