Name: Hatay-style Meat and Vegetable Pide
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 250g ground lamb or beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 tomato, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 packet yeast; 1 tbsp olive oil; For topping: 100g grated cheese (optional)

A traditional Turkish flatbread topped with spiced meat and vegetables, baked in a wood-fired oven.

Method

In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast, warm water, and olive oil. Knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
In a pan, cook the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomato until softened. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Divide the dough into small balls and roll out into flat rounds. Place on a baking sheet.
Top each pide with the meat mixture and grated cheese if desired. Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.