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Turkish Pizza Lahmacun

This Spicy, Crispy Turkish Pizza, called 'Lahmacun' is a famous Turkish street food that can be made at home easily. Picture it as a flavor-packed crispy flatbread topped with beef,  fresh mint, red onions and lemon juice.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 738 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Turkish

Ingredients

  • 1 batch of the best pizza dough or no-knead over-night pizza dough
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2 tablespoons tomatoes paste
  • 1 tablespoon tahini paste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon sumac spice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano leaves
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or lamb
  • 2 teaspoons sumac for serving
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves for serving
  • 1 red onion, sliced for serving
  • tomatoes , feta cheese, cucumbers, jalapeño peppers and any extra toppings you like

Notes

  • For best results, use Lamb, and always choose American Lamb!
  • I always prefer my Homemade Best Pizza Dough as a base, however store-bought works too!
  • Make sure your oven is at the right temperature to get the perfectly crispy Turkish Pizza.
  • Process your ground beef or lamb along with the marinade until smooth. This helps you smear the mixture over the dough easily.
  • Press the ground lamb mixture well in to the dough so it bakes and sticks.
  • A pizza Stone is great to use here!
  • Top your Turkish Pizza with fresh veggies and cheese to add texture, flavor and goodness!
  • Serve the Lahmacun as a pizza or roll it in to a wrap like a classic Turkish version and eat it on the go!