Description
Lamb Lahmacun, often referred to as Turkish pizza, is a deliciously spiced flatbread topped with flavorful ground lamb and fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual dinner or a festive gathering. With its crispy crust and customizable toppings, Lamb Lahmacun invites everyone to enjoy a taste of Mediterranean cuisine right at home. You’ll appreciate the quick preparation time and the vibrant flavors that come together beautifully. Serve it warm with a drizzle of tahini sauce and a side of fresh herbs for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 pound ground lamb (or 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
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until thin and transfer to a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine ground lamb with spices and chopped vegetables. Mix well.
- Spread the lamb mixture evenly over the dough.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are crisp.
- While baking, prepare tahini sauce by mixing tahini with parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and water.
- Serve hot garnished with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, mint leaves, and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lahmacun (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg