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Easy Juicy Lamb Esfirra

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 10 esfirras
Calories: 321 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

For the dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons of sugar
  • salt
  • olive oil
For the filling
  • 1 pound of minced lamb
  • 1 teaspoon allspice powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • A handful of chopped mint leaves
  • A handful of chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon of tahini
  • oil
  • salt
Egg Wash
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions

For the dough
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  1. In a small bowl add the yeast and warm milk together. Whisk it together the activate the yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, egg, sugar, salt and oil and mix together. Now add the milk and yeast mixture to this and mix well.
  3. Knead the dough until it is soft and elastic, until it has a little bit of spring to it.
  4. Cover and let it rest for about an hour.
For the filling
  1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients listed under filling, except the oil. The minced lamb should be well combined with all the spices and seasonings.
  2. Heat the oil in a wide pan.
  3. Add the minced lamb mix and sauté for a few minutes. The meat will start to brown a bit. Take it off heat and set aside.
Assembling the Esfirra
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line two baking sheets. Spray with oil and set aside.
  2. After an hour of resting take out the dough and make it into small balls. Sprinkle some flour if it is too sticky.
  3. Flatten the balls into small discs and make a hollow in the center.
  4. Take the minced meat mixture and fill the hollow with it. Repeat with rest of the dough.
  5. Place the filled mini discs on the baking tray.
  6. Mix the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush the filled Esfirra with the egg wash.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 321kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 53mg (2%) Potassium 281mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 231IU (5%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10esfirras

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321

% Daily Value*

Calories 321kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Potassium 281mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 231IU 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.