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Recipe of Sfiha
Sfiha is a popular Lebanese dish that features a savory ground meat filling seasoned with aromatic spices and encased in a soft, thin dough. These mini meat pies are perfect as appetizers or snacks.
Recipe Summary
Preparation60 min
Servings20
Difficulty
Intermediate
CategoryEmpanadas
Ingredients
500g ground beef or lamb
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
20 small round or oval flatbreads (you can use store-bought pizza dough if you prefer)
Join me and let's see how to make Sfiha
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
Step 3
Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until it's browned and crumbly. Make sure to break up any clumps.
Step 4
Stir in the diced tomato, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture is well combined and the tomatoes are softened.
Step 5
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the meat filling cool slightly.
Step 6
Take each flatbread and place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center. Fold the edges to create a small oval-shaped pie, leaving some of the filling exposed in the center.
Step 7
Place the sfihas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
Step 8
Once done, remove the sfihas from the oven, and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Sfiha and get the best results.
Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Sfiha to give a different touch to your preparation.
Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 20 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.