Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 pound

Dough [bread]

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

0.5 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1.5 tsp

Coriander [ground]

ground

1.5 tsp

Cumin

1 tsp

Paprika

1 pound

Ground Lamb

1 tbsp

Tomato Paste

1 tsp

Salt

2 tsp

Parsley

chopped finely

0.25 cup

Parsley

chopped

0.25 cup

Onion

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Tomatoes

chopped

2 unit

Lemon

cut in quarters

Step 1
~4 min

Place a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and chopped onion. Cook until onion is soft.

Step 2
~4 min

Add coriander, cumin, and paprika to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 3
~4 min

Add ground lamb and cook until evenly browned, breaking it up as it browns.

Step 4
~4 min

Stir in tomato paste, salt, and parsley. Set aside to cool.

Step 5
~4 min

Preheat a baking stone to 500 degrees for at least 30 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~4 min

Dust a pizza cutter with flour.

Step 7
~4 min

Dust the surface of the refrigerated dough with flour and cut off a peach-sized piece (1/4 pound).

Step 8
~4 min

Dust with more flour and quickly shape into a ball, stretching the surface of the dough around as you go.

Step 9
~4 min

Flatten the dough with your hands on a floured work surface.

Step 10
~4 min

Spread the meat mixture evenly over the surface of the dough.

Step 11
~4 min

Slide the flatbread onto the preheated baking stone.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~4 min

Cook for 5-8 minutes, until the crust is baked through but remains pale and soft.

Step 13
~4 min

Top with chopped parsley, onion, and tomatoes.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve with lemon wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier lahmacun, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.

Make sure the baking stone is very hot before adding the flatbread to ensure a crispy crust.

Feel free to add other toppings, such as feta cheese or olives.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The meat mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot, straight from the oven.

Accompany with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Baba Ghanoush
Hummus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Turkey

Cultural Significance

A popular street food and family meal in Turkey and surrounding regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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