Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
A thin, crisp Turkish flatbread topped with a spiced ground meat mixture, fresh tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. The combination of smoky paprika, cumin, and sumac gives it a bright, slightly tangy flavor that's perfect for a quick dinner or a party snack.
Recipe by Sepp van Dijk | The Twisted Chef· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 2/5 oz parsley
- 4 tomato
- 2 red bell pepper
- 2 green bell pepper
- 2 onion
- 4 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp sumac or chili flakes
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 2 1/2 oz tomato paste
- 2 1/2 oz ajvar or paprika puree
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to its highest temperature (around 482°F / 480°F) and place a baking sheet upside‑down on the middle rack to heat.
- 2In a food processor, combine parsley, tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, onion, garlic, paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, sumac (or chili flakes), tomato paste, ajvar (or paprika puree), and a pinch of salt; pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
- 3Transfer the vegetable‑spice mixture to a large bowl, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
- 4Add the ground lamb or beef to the bowl and knead gently until the meat is evenly incorporated with the vegetable mixture; avoid over‑mixing to keep the texture tender.
- 5On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough (or use pre‑made flatbread) into 12‑inch circles, aiming for a thin, parchment‑paper‑like thickness.
- 6Spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture over each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 7Slide the prepared lahmacun onto the preheated upside‑down baking sheet and bake for 4–6 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the meat is cooked through.
- 8If a covered pan is used instead of the oven, heat the pan over medium‑high heat, place the topped dough in, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes until the meat is done and the crust is lightly browned.
- 9Remove the lahmacun from heat, let it rest for 1 minute, then transfer to a cutting board.
- 10Serve immediately with optional toppings such as fresh lemon wedges, extra parsley, or a drizzle of yogurt; cut into wedges and enjoy.
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- How long does it take to make Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)?
- About 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza) recipe come from?
- It was shared by Sepp van Dijk | The Twisted Chef on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.