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Smashed Merguez Beef Flatbread

Recipe by mob on InstagramAdded 10 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A quick and flavorful flatbread topped with a spicy Merguez beef spread, bright pickled onions and peppers, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. This dish delivers a burst of warming spices and a satisfying crunch, perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.

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Method

  1. Mix ground meat with warming spices by hand in a metal bowl until well combined.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Beef and spices are evenly mixed. Stop once the seasoning is spread through the meat.

  2. Spread the smashed Merguez beef mixture onto a round flatbread base using a metal spatula.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Meat covers the flatbread surface. Use the spatula to spread it into an even layer.

  3. Place parchment paper over the flatbread with the meat spread.

  4. Add pickled vegetables (onions and peppers) on top of the meat mixture.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pickled vegetables sit over the meat. Spread them evenly before garnishing.

  5. Garnish the finished dish with fresh herbs.

Tips while you cook

Hand‑mix meat and spices
Combine the ground Merguez beef with warming spices by hand in a metal bowl until well combined.
Use parchment paper
Place parchment paper over the flatbread before adding the meat spread to protect the base.
Spread evenly with a metal spatula
Use a metal spatula to spread the smashed beef mixture evenly across the flatbread.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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