
A thin and crispy flatbread topped with spiced ground lamb, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. A popular Turkish street food.
**Prepare the Dough:** In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest in a warm place for at least 30 minutes.
**Prepare the Topping:** While the dough is resting, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
Add onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in the chopped parsley.
**Assemble and Bake:** Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a very thin oval or circle, about 10-12 inches in diameter.
Place the rolled dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Spread a thin layer of the lamb mixture evenly over each dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the topping is cooked through. The crust should be crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition per serving (300g)
For a spicier lahmacun, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the lamb mixture.
If you don't have ground lamb, you can use ground beef or a mixture of both.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the topping, such as finely chopped zucchini or eggplant.
Lahmacun is best served immediately while the crust is still crispy. Reheating is not recommended.
The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before rolling out.
For an extra flavorful crust, brush the edges of the dough with olive oil before baking.
Oven
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Large skillet
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