Lebanese Meat Pies

Ingredients:

Dough:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 ¼ cups warm water

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)

2 teaspoons salt

¼ cup olive oil

Meat Filling:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 pound 95% lean ground beef

3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

¼ cup chopped parsley

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons 7 Spice

2 teaspoons sumac

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Make the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Add flour and salt, mixing until well

combined. Knead on a floured surface until sticky. Incorporate olive oil and knead until the dough is soft,

smooth, and slightly sticky. Let it proof until doubled, about 90 minutes. Divide into 30 pieces, form into

balls, and let rise again until doubled.

Make the Filling: In a pan over medium heat, cook onions in olive oil until translucent. Add beef and

cook until browned. Mix in tomatoes, parsley, salt, 7 Spice, sumac, and cinnamon.

Assemble & Cook: Preheat oven to 425ºF. Roll dough into 4-5 inch circles, place filling inside, and seal

edges. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins | Kcal: 195 | Servings: 15 servings

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