Description
Lahmacun is a delicious Turkish flatbread topped with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped (red or green)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large pita breads or flatbreads
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground lamb or beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped tomato, bell pepper, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Place the pita breads or flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread an even layer of the meat mixture over each bread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are crispy and the topping is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Cut into wedges and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the lahmacun.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with finely chopped mushrooms or lentils and add extra spices for flavor.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or a simple salad of cucumbers and tomatoes for a refreshing contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg