You Definitely need to try this Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)

Think of Lahmacun, pronounced Lahamajoun, as super thin, crispy pizza topped with a flavor-packed mixture of minced meat with peppers, tomato, fresh herbs and earthy spices. I take a major shortcut by using quality store-bought pizza dough. But the secret is in the spice mixture!

This lahmacun recipe is the perfect prepare-ahead lunch. And it's a great dinner on-the-go. To serve a crowd, slice it up and serve with other mezze favorites. See serving ideas below.

What is Lahmacun and Where is it From?

Flatbreads have been a popular thing throughout the Mediterranean for ages--from Italian pizza, to za'ater manaqish from the Levant, and Lahmacun, known as an Armenian specialty that's made it's way to Turkey.

How to Make this Lahmacun Recipe

Lahmacun has two different components. The dough and the meat topping.

1- The dough. I hope my Turkish friends will forgive me, I took a major shortcut with the dough here using quality store-bought pizza dough. It works very well. But if you want, you can certainly make a homemade pizza dough from scratch or use my dough recipe for manaqish.

Whether you use store-bought dough or make your own, the important thing to remember is that you need to spread the dough well to achieve a very thin flatbread that crisps around the edges when baked.

2- The meat topping. Traditionally, Turkish lahmacun is made with minced lamb, but you can also use lean ground beef. What makes the topping special is the combination of flavors.

In this lahmacun recipe, I use a food processor to create the topping. Ground lamb (or beef), mixed with sweet red peppers, shallots, garlic, tomato paste, fresh herbs, and an epic fusion of spices!

How to Serve Lahmacun

Lahmacun is a popular on-the-go Turkish food. When you visit Turkey, you'll see people walking the bustling streets of Istanbul, lahmacuns in hand, wrapped up like burritos.

To serve lahmacun wraps, all you need is a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top. Add a few slices of red onions, fresh mint leaves, and maybe a few radish slices. Wrap up and enjoy!

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