Lahmatzoun Recipe

Name: Lahmatzoun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons softened butter; 4 arabic pita breads (approx 12 diameter); 8 slices tomatoes, thin; 1 egg; 6 ounces lean ground beef; 1 1/4 cups onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley, minced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons softened butter
4 arabic pita breads (approx 12 diameter)
8 slices tomatoes, thin
1 egg
6 ounces lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, minced

1
Saute the beef, onions and spices in the olive oil until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
2
Season to taste.
3
Stir in parsley.
4
Mix the butter together with the egg to make a spread.
5
Spread the 4 pites with this mixture.
6
Distribute the meat mixture evenly amongst the 4 pites and press down well with palm of hand so that it adheres to the pites.
7
Don't make the layer too thick.
8
Preheat oven to 420u00b0F.
9
Bake pites for 5-8 minutes.
10
Remove, top with 2 slices of tomato each and roll each pita up (use a sheet of aluminum foil to wrap around outside).
11
Enjoy!
12
Note. To freeze whole: Cool. Freeze whole between layers of waxed paper or foil. Omit tomatoes. To reheat: place in a single layer and heat at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. top with tomatoes and serve. OR Freeze meat mixture in a freezer bag. Thaw in fridge. Proceed with recipe.

309

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons softened butter, 4 arabic pita breads (approx 12 diameter), 8 slices tomatoes, thin, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Lahmatzoun falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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