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Lamb and Beef Lahmacun with Spiced Tomato Paste

Traditional Armenian flatbread topped with spiced minced lamb and fresh herbs

35 minutes4 servings
Lamb and Beef Lahmacun with Spiced Tomato Paste
Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large skillet, cook the lamb and beef over medium heat until browned
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened
  3. Stir in paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste
  4. Add water and simmer for 10 minutes
  5. Mix in fresh parsley and cilantro
  6. Spread the mixture onto lavash or pita bread
  7. Sprinkle with sumac and serve immediately
  8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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