Recipe of Lahmacun

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef or lamb
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 thin flatbreads (pide or tortillas)
• Olive oil for brushing
• Lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and chopped onions for serving

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, tomatoes, minced garlic, red bell pepper, and fresh parsley.

2. 2

   Add the tomato paste, ground cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Mix everything well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) or use a pizza stone if available.

4. 4

   Take a flatbread and spread a portion of the meat mixture evenly over it, leaving a small border around the edges.

5. 5

   Place the lahmacun on a baking sheet or directly on the pizza stone and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the bread are crispy, and the meat is cooked.

6. 6

   Repeat this process with the remaining flatbreads and meat mixture.

7. 7

   Once out of the oven, drizzle some olive oil over the lahmacun, and serve hot with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and chopped onions.

8. 8

   You can also fold it in half or roll it up for a more convenient way to enjoy this delicious Turkish treat. Enjoy your homemade Lahmacun!

9. 9

   Pro tip: You can add extra toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses for extra flavor.