Crispy Turkish Flatbread with Meat (Lahmacun)
Turkish Flatbread with Meat (Lahmacun) is a thin, crispy bread topped with seasoned minced meat, fresh veggies, and spices. Perfect homemade street food!
Ingredients
IngredientsFor the Dough:
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 cup of water
- ½ tsp of salt
- ¼ tsp of sugar
For the Lahmacun Filling:
- 50 g oil
- 250 g fatty ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped (optional)
- ½ tbsp pepper paste
- ½ tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ tsp chili pepper
- 1 bunch of parsley finely chopped
- 1 tomato grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red pepper powder
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1 green pepper finely chopped
- 25 ml water
Garnish
- 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt optional
- ½ tbsp onions optional
- 1 lemon optional
- 1 bunch parsley optional
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- Add the red pepper, green pepper, onion, and tomato to a food processor. Blend until fully pureed.
- Add the parsley and pulse for another 10 seconds.
- Mix in the pepper paste, tomato paste, oil, and water. Finally, add the minced beef and knead well until the mixture reaches a liquid-like consistency. If it feels too thick, add a little more water.
- Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for a while if you have time—this enhances the flavors.
Making the Dough:
- Pour the water into a bowl, add the salt and sugar, and stir well.
- Gradually add the flour while mixing. Knead until the dough reaches medium firmness.
- Shape the dough into a cylinder and divide it into equal portions. For evenly sized lahmacuns, ensure the dough portions are the same weight. Let the dough rest briefly.
- Roll out each dough portion to the size of a dinner plate, keeping it as thin as possible.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) with the fan and top and bottom heat on. Ensure it’s well-heated.
- Spread a generous amount of the filling over each rolled-out dough round.
- Place the lahmacun on baking paper and cook on the bottom rack of the oven for 7–10 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Optionally garnish the Turkish flatbread with sumac onions and parsley and a drizzle of Greek Yoghurt
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Serving Suggestions -
- Serve your homemade lahmacun with fresh sumac onions, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Pair it with a refreshing ayran (Turkish yogurt drink) for an authentic Turkish meal.
- Lahmacun, while delicious, contains a good amount of carbs from the dough and fats from the minced meat and oil. To balance your meal, serve it with a generous portion of fresh greens and lighter meals throughout the day. Always consult a nutritionist for personalized dietary advice.
- Tips for Perfect Lahmacun
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated for the crispiest base.
- Let the meat mixture rest in the fridge to allow the flavours to develop.