Lebanese Meat Pies (Sfeehas ) #eatkibbeh #lebanesecuisine

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chopped walnuts provide a similar texture, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough starter adds flavor, while baking powder is a quick leavening alternative.

Combine 4 cups of self-rising flour, 6 teaspoons of fine salt, 3 tablespoons of powdered milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt in a bowl.

Add 2 1/2 teaspoons of fast rise yeast to the dry ingredients.

Make a well in the center and add 1/2 cup of avocado oil and 2 eggs.

Slowly add 1 cup of warm water while stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together.

Knead the dough a few times, then cover and let it sit in a warm area for about an hour.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté one chopped onion until softened, then add 2 cloves of minced garlic.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.

Stir in 3 chopped Roma tomatoes and cook down.

Add a mixture of spices including Lebanese seven spice, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses, 6 tablespoons of tahini, zatar, and chili paste.

Turn off the heat and let the filling cool slightly, then add juice of 1/2 lemon and parsley.

Divide the risen dough into balls, roll them out, and place filling in the center.

Pinch the edges to seal the pies and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake in the oven at 425°F until done.

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