Description
Lahmacun is a traditional Turkish flatbread topped with spiced ground meat, often enjoyed as a delicious snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Mix well.
- Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the topping. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, parsley, tomato paste, and lemon juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle, about 10 inches in diameter.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture evenly over each circle of dough.
- Carefully transfer the topped dough to the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with fresh lemon wedges and additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with a mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, lentils, and additional vegetables.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg