Turkish Lahmacun (Homemade Halal Turkish Pizza)

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour500 g
• Warm water250 ml
• Dry active yeast1 packet (7 g)
• Salt1 teaspoon
• Olive oil2 tablespoons
• Ground beef (or lamb halal)400 g
• Onion1 large, finely chopped
• Tomatoes2, finely chopped
• Green bell pepper1, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley1 bunch, chopped
• Tomato paste1 tablespoon
• Paprika1 teaspoon
• Ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice2 tablespoons
• Lettuce, red onion, and mint for servingTo taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Let rest covered for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare topping: In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and lemon juice. Season with salt, mix well by hand.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 250°C (or highest heat) with a baking sheet inside. Divide dough into 6 balls, roll each very thinly (about 2 mm) on a floured surface.

4. 4

   Spread a thin layer of topping on each dough disc, pressing lightly with fingers. Do not make it too thick.

5. 5

   Bake lahmacun one by one on the hot sheet: 5-7 minutes until edges golden and meat cooked. Serve immediately with salad, red onion rings, and fresh mint.

6. 6

   Add a squeeze of lemon and enjoy hot, rolled or folded, like a real Turkish street snack!