Name: Spicy Turkish Lahmacun (Meat Pizza)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 cups All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Active dry yeast; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 cups Warm water; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 lbs Ground beef or lamb; 2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 medium Green bell pepper, finely chopped; 0.5 medium Onion, finely chopped; 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 1 tbsp Red pepper paste (biber salçası, optional); 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Cumin; 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Water

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Ingredients (20)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
All-purpose flour	3 cups	171	5g	36g	0g
Active dry yeast	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Sugar	1 tsp	2	0g	1g	0g
Warm water	1 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	31	0g	0g	4g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Ground beef or lamb	0.5 lbs	72	5g	0g	6g
Tomatoes, finely chopped	2 medium	6	0g	1g	0g
Green bell pepper, finely chopped	1 medium	3	0g	1g	0g
Onion, finely chopped	0.5 medium	3	0g	1g	0g
Fresh parsley, chopped	0.25 cups	1	0g	0g	0g
Garlic cloves, minced	2 cloves	1	0g	0g	0g
Tomato paste	1 tbsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Red pepper paste (biber salçası, optional)	1 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
Paprika	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cumin	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Red pepper flakes	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Water	2 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (20)

Directions

Step 1
In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix and knead for 5-7 minutes until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Step 3
Prepare topping: In a food processor, combine ground meat, finely chopped tomatoes, green pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, tomato paste, red pepper paste (if using), paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and water. Pulse until well combined and almost paste-like.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a baking stone or inverted baking sheet inside.
Step 5
Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal balls. Roll each ball into a very thin round (about 8-10 inches in diameter) on a lightly floured surface.
Step 6
Spread a thin, even layer of the meat topping over each dough round, almost to the edges.
Step 7
Carefully transfer lahmacun to the hot baking surface. Bake one or two at a time for 5-8 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the meat is cooked through.
Step 8
Serve immediately, optionally with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley.