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The crust has a thin crispy-soft texture from the stone oven. Our recipe is an equivalent shortcut baked on store-bought tortilla. ##### Lahmacun Spice Blend Paprika, Turkish pepper (mild Marash & Urfa, crushed with oil and salt), anardana (pomegranate), oregano [Limited Time in Our Shop](http://bit.ly/SB_shop)  ## Share ## Lahmacun Ingredients Overview    Cappadocia, Turkey    Urfa, Turkey  ##### Lahmacun Spice Blend - paprika powder - Turkish Marash pepper flakes - Turkish Urfa pepper flakes - tart anardana (pomegranate) (ground) - oregano leaves   ##### Lahmacun Blend to Season for Vegetable Dishes         [](https://spicebreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Lahmacun-sq.jpg) ## Turkish Lahmacun SpiceBreeze The pizza-style lahmacun, or lahmajoun, or translated "meat on dough" is popular in the Eastern Mediterranean region from Lebanon to Turkey. The crust has a thin crispy-soft texture from the stone oven. At home, it's traditionally baked in a pan without oil. The meat infused with summer vegetables creates a refreshing juicy topping. Enjoy lahmacun rolled up with or without salad filling. [Share](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fspicebreeze.com%2Fblog%2Fturkish-lahmacun-recipe%2F) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspicebreeze.com%2Fblog%2Fturkish-lahmacun-recipe%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fspicebreeze.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F06%2FTurkish-Lahmacun-1.png&description=Turkish+Lahmacun+%0AThe+pizza-style+lahmacun%2C+or+lahmajoun%2C+or+translated+%26quot%3Bmeat+on+dough%26quot%3B+is+popular+in+the+Eastern+Mediterranean+region+from+Lebanon+to+Turkey.+The+crust+has+a+thin+crispy-soft+texture+from+the+stone+oven.+At+home%2C+it%26%23039%3Bs+traditionally+baked+in+a+pan+without+oil.+The+meat+infused+with+summer+vegetables+creates+a+refreshing+juicy+topping.+Enjoy+lahmacun+rolled+up+with+or+without+salad+filling.&is_video=false) [Print](https://spicebreeze.com/wprm_print/turkish-lahmacun) Hands-on time 30 minutes mins Course Main Course Cuisine Turkish Servings 3 servings ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x #### Protein - 1 lb lamb or beef \[1\] ground #### Fresh Produce - 1 large onion - 2 cloves garlic optional - 1 bunch parsley \[2\] - 1 1/2 bell pepper 1/2 green, 1 red \[3\] - 1-2 lemons for juice #### Packaged Goods/Staples - 2-4 tbsp tomato paste unflavored - 1/4 cup olive oil - salt & pepper - 12 (gluten-free) tortilla wraps \[4\] 8-inch #### Suggested Toppings \[5\] - 1 lettuce of your choice chopped - 1-2 tomatoes sliced - 1 large onion halved & thinly sliced - 1 cup (vegan: cashew) yogurt plain #### Lahmacun Culinary Spice Kit - Paprika, Turkish pepper (mild Marash & Urfa, crushed with oil and salt), anardana (pomegranate), oregano ### Instructions #### Seasoning Paste Step 1 - Option 1: Blend Fresh Produce with Food Processor - Ingredients needed in this step: onions, cloves garlic, parsley, bell pepper - In a FOOD PROCESSOR, blend onion and garlic into a paste. - Add parsley and bell peppers and chop coarsely. Make sure that some tiny pieces are still visible. #### Seasoning Paste Step 1 - Option 2: Chop Fresh Produce without Food Processor - Ingredients needed in this step: onions, garlic, parsley, bell pepper - Grate onion and garlic, and finely chop parsley and bell peppers. #### Seasoning Paste Step 2 - Mix with Remaining Ingredients - Ingredients needed in this step: seasoning paste from step 1, oil, tomato paste, spices - In a BOWL, add seasoning paste from step 1. - Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tbsp tomato paste. - Add Lahmacun spices, salt (1.5 tsp recommended), and black pepper to taste. Mix well. - Add meat and knead well. #### Resting Time - Let the meat mixture rest for 15 minutes. - If the liquid is not full absorbed, add more tomato paste. #### Spread Meat Mixture onto Tortilla - On each tortilla, distribute about 2 tbsp of the meat mixture thinly up to the very edges. #### Bake Option 1: in PAN (without oil) - Bake in a medium hot PAN (without oil) until the meat topping is cooked. - Repeat until all lahmacuns are prepared. #### Bake Option 2: in OVEN - Preheat to 325°F - Bake in the OVEN (on parchment paper) until the meat topping is cooked. - Repeat until all lahmacuns are prepared. #### Tip - To keep the lahmacuns warm until all are done, place the 2nd cooked lahmacun face down on top of the 1st one, the 3rd face up on top. Repeat. #### Serve - Sprinkle lemon juice to taste on your lahmacun and add the toppings of your choice. - Roll up and enjoy\! ### Notes \[1\] Substitute lamb with any other ground meat. Substitute meat with 2 cups of cooked lentils or bulgur. \[2\] Optionally, substitute or mix with fresh cilantro. \[3\] Optionally, substitute with bell pepper in a different color, for instance, orange, yellow. \[4\] A thin pizza crust is more authentic if it's available. \[5\] More topping options: thinly sliced red or green cabbage, rucola, ranch dressing, flat parsley [Share Your Experience on Google](https://g.page/r/CY1fCPxeBQC7EB0/review) ``` ``` [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/discovering-daikon-a-versatile-root-with-global-appeal/) [Discovering Daikon: A Versatile Root with Global Appeal](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/discovering-daikon-a-versatile-root-with-global-appeal/) ## [Discovering Daikon: A Versatile Root with Global Appeal](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/discovering-daikon-a-versatile-root-with-global-appeal/) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/elevate-your-bbq-game-simple-tips-to-take-your-party-to-the-next-level/) [Elevate Your BBQ Game: Simple Tips to Take Your Party to the Next Level](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/elevate-your-bbq-game-simple-tips-to-take-your-party-to-the-next-level/) ## [Elevate Your BBQ Game: Simple Tips to Take Your Party to the Next Level](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/elevate-your-bbq-game-simple-tips-to-take-your-party-to-the-next-level/) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/simplify-your-grocery-list-a-stress-free-guide-to-essential-staples/) [Simplify Your Grocery List: A Stress-Free Guide to Essential Staples](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/simplify-your-grocery-list-a-stress-free-guide-to-essential-staples/) ## [Simplify Your Grocery List: A Stress-Free Guide to Essential Staples](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/simplify-your-grocery-list-a-stress-free-guide-to-essential-staples/) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/greek-moussaka/) [Greek Moussaka](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/greek-moussaka/) ## [Greek Moussaka](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/greek-moussaka/) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/carnival-culinary-traditions/) [Carnival – Culinary Traditions](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/carnival-culinary-traditions/) ## [Carnival – Culinary Traditions](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/carnival-culinary-traditions/) ### Subscribe to our YouTube Channel ### “I love that the recipes are not overly complicated yet give you a taste of new cultures and cuisines.” . 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Turkish Lahmacun Turkish Pizza in a Pan The pizza-style lahmacun, or lahmajoun, or translated “meat on dough” is popular in the Eastern Mediterranean region from Lebanon to Turkey. The crust has a thin crispy-soft texture from the stone oven. Our recipe is an equivalent shortcut baked on store-bought tortilla. ##### Lahmacun Spice Blend Paprika, Turkish pepper (mild Marash & Urfa, crushed with oil and salt), anardana (pomegranate), oregano [Limited Time in Our Shop](http://bit.ly/SB_shop)  Share Lahmacun Ingredients Overview    Cappadocia, Turkey    Urfa, Turkey  ##### Lahmacun Spice Blend - paprika powder - Turkish Marash pepper flakes - Turkish Urfa pepper flakes - tart anardana (pomegranate) (ground) - oregano leaves   Lahmacun Blend to Season for Vegetable Dishes         [](https://spicebreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Lahmacun-sq.jpg) SpiceBreeze The pizza-style lahmacun, or lahmajoun, or translated "meat on dough" is popular in the Eastern Mediterranean region from Lebanon to Turkey. The crust has a thin crispy-soft texture from the stone oven. At home, it's traditionally baked in a pan without oil. The meat infused with summer vegetables creates a refreshing juicy topping. Enjoy lahmacun rolled up with or without salad filling. [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspicebreeze.com%2Fblog%2Fturkish-lahmacun-recipe%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fspicebreeze.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F06%2FTurkish-Lahmacun-1.png&description=Turkish+Lahmacun+%0AThe+pizza-style+lahmacun%2C+or+lahmajoun%2C+or+translated+%26quot%3Bmeat+on+dough%26quot%3B+is+popular+in+the+Eastern+Mediterranean+region+from+Lebanon+to+Turkey.+The+crust+has+a+thin+crispy-soft+texture+from+the+stone+oven.+At+home%2C+it%26%23039%3Bs+traditionally+baked+in+a+pan+without+oil.+The+meat+infused+with+summer+vegetables+creates+a+refreshing+juicy+topping.+Enjoy+lahmacun+rolled+up+with+or+without+salad+filling.&is_video=false) [Print](https://spicebreeze.com/wprm_print/turkish-lahmacun) Hands-on time 30 minutes Course Main Course Cuisine Turkish Servings 3 servings ### Ingredients #### Protein - 1 lb lamb or beef \[1\] ground #### Fresh Produce - 1 large onion - 2 cloves garlic optional - 1 bunch parsley \[2\] - 1 1/2 bell pepper 1/2 green, 1 red \[3\] - 1-2 lemons for juice #### Packaged Goods/Staples - 2-4 tbsp tomato paste unflavored - 1/4 cup olive oil - salt & pepper - 12 (gluten-free) tortilla wraps \[4\] 8-inch #### Suggested Toppings \[5\] - 1 lettuce of your choice chopped - 1-2 tomatoes sliced - 1 large onion halved & thinly sliced - 1 cup (vegan: cashew) yogurt plain #### Lahmacun Culinary Spice Kit - Paprika, Turkish pepper (mild Marash & Urfa, crushed with oil and salt), anardana (pomegranate), oregano ### Instructions #### Seasoning Paste Step 1 - Option 1: Blend Fresh Produce with Food Processor - Ingredients needed in this step: onions, cloves garlic, parsley, bell pepper - In a FOOD PROCESSOR, blend onion and garlic into a paste. - Add parsley and bell peppers and chop coarsely. Make sure that some tiny pieces are still visible. #### Seasoning Paste Step 1 - Option 2: Chop Fresh Produce without Food Processor - Ingredients needed in this step: onions, garlic, parsley, bell pepper - Grate onion and garlic, and finely chop parsley and bell peppers. #### Seasoning Paste Step 2 - Mix with Remaining Ingredients - Ingredients needed in this step: seasoning paste from step 1, oil, tomato paste, spices - In a BOWL, add seasoning paste from step 1. - Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tbsp tomato paste. - Add Lahmacun spices, salt (1.5 tsp recommended), and black pepper to taste. Mix well. - Add meat and knead well. #### Resting Time - Let the meat mixture rest for 15 minutes. - If the liquid is not full absorbed, add more tomato paste. #### Spread Meat Mixture onto Tortilla - On each tortilla, distribute about 2 tbsp of the meat mixture thinly up to the very edges. #### Bake Option 1: in PAN (without oil) - Bake in a medium hot PAN (without oil) until the meat topping is cooked. - Repeat until all lahmacuns are prepared. #### Bake Option 2: in OVEN - Preheat to 325°F - Bake in the OVEN (on parchment paper) until the meat topping is cooked. - Repeat until all lahmacuns are prepared. #### Tip - To keep the lahmacuns warm until all are done, place the 2nd cooked lahmacun face down on top of the 1st one, the 3rd face up on top. Repeat. #### Serve - Sprinkle lemon juice to taste on your lahmacun and add the toppings of your choice. - Roll up and enjoy\! ### Notes \[1\] Substitute lamb with any other ground meat. Substitute meat with 2 cups of cooked lentils or bulgur. \[2\] Optionally, substitute or mix with fresh cilantro. \[3\] Optionally, substitute with bell pepper in a different color, for instance, orange, yellow. \[4\] A thin pizza crust is more authentic if it's available. \[5\] More topping options: thinly sliced red or green cabbage, rucola, ranch dressing, flat parsley [Share Your Experience on Google](https://g.page/r/CY1fCPxeBQC7EB0/review) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/discovering-daikon-a-versatile-root-with-global-appeal/) [Discovering Daikon: A Versatile Root with Global Appeal](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/discovering-daikon-a-versatile-root-with-global-appeal/) ## [Discovering Daikon: A Versatile Root with Global Appeal](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/discovering-daikon-a-versatile-root-with-global-appeal/) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/elevate-your-bbq-game-simple-tips-to-take-your-party-to-the-next-level/) [Elevate Your BBQ Game: Simple Tips to Take Your Party to the Next Level](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/elevate-your-bbq-game-simple-tips-to-take-your-party-to-the-next-level/) ## [Elevate Your BBQ Game: Simple Tips to Take Your Party to the Next Level](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/elevate-your-bbq-game-simple-tips-to-take-your-party-to-the-next-level/) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/simplify-your-grocery-list-a-stress-free-guide-to-essential-staples/) [Simplify Your Grocery List: A Stress-Free Guide to Essential Staples](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/simplify-your-grocery-list-a-stress-free-guide-to-essential-staples/) ## [Simplify Your Grocery List: A Stress-Free Guide to Essential Staples](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/simplify-your-grocery-list-a-stress-free-guide-to-essential-staples/) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/greek-moussaka/) [Greek Moussaka](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/greek-moussaka/) ## [Greek Moussaka](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/greek-moussaka/) [](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/carnival-culinary-traditions/) [Carnival – Culinary Traditions](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/carnival-culinary-traditions/) ## [Carnival – Culinary Traditions](https://spicebreeze.com/blog/carnival-culinary-traditions/)