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Lamb Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)

Lamb Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)

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Enjoy flavorful Lamb Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza), topped with spiced lamb and fresh herbs. Try this easy recipe today for a delicious meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1 pound ground lamb (or a mix of ground lamb and beef)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • ½ teaspoon sumac
  • 1 small red bell pepper (chopped)
  • ½ small red onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1 small tomato (seeds removed and chopped)
  • Small handful of fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Persian cucumbers (peeled and diced)
  • 1 large tomato (seeded and diced)
  • Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup tahini
  • Small handful of parsley or cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Water (to thin the sauce)
  • ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Chopped parsley (optional)
  • Additional sumac
  • Aleppo pepper flakes
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until very thin.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb with spices and chopped vegetables; mix well.
  4. Spread the lamb mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  5. Bake on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Prepare tahini sauce by mixing tahini with garlic, lemon juice, and water to desired consistency.
  7. Serve warm topped with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, mint leaves, and tahini sauce.

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