Spiced Meat Pies (Lahmejun) Recipe

Name: Spiced Meat Pies (Lahmejun)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, more for oiling pans; 1 pound ground beef (not more than 85 percent lean); 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (available at Middle Eastern and Indian markets); 2 tablespoons pine nuts; Lemon wedges and coarse salt for sprinkling on top

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, more for oiling pans
1 pound ground beef (not more than 85 percent lean)
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 onion, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
1 tablespoon tamarind paste (available at Middle Eastern and Indian markets)
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Lemon wedges and coarse salt for sprinkling on top

1
Combine yeast and 2 tablespoons warm water and set aside for 5 minutes.
2
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; add oil, yeast mixture and a scant 1/2 cup warm water.
3
Mix, using hands if necessary, until dough comes together: it should be elastic but not sticky.
4
If needed, add a little more flour or water.
5
Turn out onto a board (no need to flour it) and knead until soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
6
Transfer to a bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place 1 hour.

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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: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, more for oiling pans, and more.

Yes, Spiced Meat Pies (Lahmejun) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spiced Meat Pies (Lahmejun)

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