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Traditional Armenian Lahmacun with Beef

Name: Traditional Armenian Lahmacun with Beef
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 200g ground beef; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup mint, chopped; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; Salt and pepper to taste

A variation of lahmacun with beef instead of lamb

45 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and olive oil. Add water and knead into a smooth dough. Let rest for 30 minutes.
In a pan, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion, bell pepper, and tomato. Cook until softened.
Stir in herbs, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Roll out dough into thin circles. Cook on a hot griddle until puffed and lightly charred.
Top with the meat mixture and serve immediately.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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