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Homemade Turkish Lahmacun Recipe | Easy Authentic Flatbread with Meat Topping

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Lahmacun

Cultural Context

Lahmacun, often referred to as 'Turkish pizza', has its roots in the Middle East and is a beloved street food in Turkey. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick meal, it embodies the culinary fusion of flavors from various cultures, with its spiced meat topping on a thin crust. Today, lahmacun is popular not only in Turkey but also in many countries with Turkish communities, often served with fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.

TurkishTRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 g ground beef
2 onions
2 cloves garlic
2 green peppers
3 red sweet peppers
4 tomatoes
5 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 bunch fresh parsley

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

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

pomegranate molasses

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: honey

Balsamic vinegar offers acidity, while honey provides sweetness.

1

Prepare the meat mixture by finely chopping the onions, garlic, green peppers, red sweet peppers, and tomatoes.

2

In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the chopped vegetables, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

3

Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

4

Roll out the flatbread dough (not specified in the description, inferred from typical lahmacun preparation).

5

Spread the meat mixture evenly over the rolled-out flatbread.

6

Bake at 220°C (430°F) until golden.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

oven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenlamb

Also Known As

Turkish PizzaArmenian Pizza

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