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Turkish Flatbread Beef Pizzas (Lahmacun)

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Thin, crisp Turkish-style flatbreads topped with warmly spiced minced beef, fresh herbs, yoghurt, and lemon. A fast, vibrant, and satisfying lahmacun-style meal perfect for weeknights.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 400g beef mince
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 red onion, grated
  • 1 Tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • Handful fresh parsley, stalks finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large flatbreads
  • To serve:
  • Greek yoghurt
  • Fresh lemon wedges
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to grill. In a large bowl, combine beef mince, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, grated onion, yoghurt, parsley stalks, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well with hands or a potato masher until fully combined. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Place a baking tray in the oven to preheat. Heat a frying pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil and fry each flatbread until golden on both sides.
  4. Remove the hot tray from the oven and arrange the flatbreads on it. Spoon a quarter of the mince mixture onto each flatbread and press into a very thin, even layer with wet hands.
  5. Grill for about 5 minutes, until the meat caramelises and the bread edges crisp. Fry additional flatbreads as needed while the first ones grill.
  6. Transfer cooked pizzas to a board or plates. Repeat with remaining flatbreads and mince mixture. Cut into pieces and serve hot with lemon, yoghurt, parsley, and onion.

Notes

  • Swap beef for lamb for a richer, traditional version.
  • Add chilli flakes for heat.
  • Mix in chopped tomatoes for a juicier topping.
  • Use whole-wheat or seeded flatbreads for extra texture.
  • Serve with shredded lettuce or tomatoes for freshness.
  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grill / Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flatbread pizza
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg