ARMENIAN PIZZAS (LAHMAHJOON)

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This is a dish my Uncle is famous for, but he has never written the recipe down. Through years of trial and error, I think I have pretty much got it as close as I can! Don't be too exact with your spices though, just flavor as you go to your own tastes--personally, I never measure mine out. These pizzas are great to put in the fridge overnight and grab as a quick lunch the next day with a dollop of plain yogurt on top!

Provided by PetitePea21

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound lean ground lamb
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped red onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch fenugreek seeds, finely crushed
1 lemon wedge
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
6 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Season lamb with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper and stir until just beginning to brown. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, paprika, and fenugreek.
  • Immediately add the ground lamb. Squeeze lemon wedge over lamb, and drop the peel into the mixture. Break up the meat and stir until it has browned. Remove lemon peel.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, ketchup, and parsley. Continue to simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. The mixture should be spreadable but not too wet or the pitas will become soggy.
  • Arrange pitas on a large baking sheet unless you are baking them directly on the oven rack. Spoon meat mixture onto pitas and smooth into an even layer to within 1/8 inch of the edge of the pita. Sprinkle feta cheese on the meat mixture.
  • Bake pitas until the edges are slightly crisp and meat is lightly browned but not dried out, about 10 to 20 minutes depending on whether pitas are on a baking sheet or on the oven rack. Squeeze lime lightly over the top, sprinkle with chopped mint and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74.6 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1662.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

What Reyes
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Lahmajoun is my new favorite food!


Esh Ita
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This lahmajoun recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dough is so easy to work with and the toppings are incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Armenian food.


Faiqaqueen Queen
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This recipe is a winner!


Carl Daigle
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I'm so glad I tried this lahmajoun recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The dough is perfectly crispy and the toppings are incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Daudo jacinto Alves
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests.


Afusetu Gifty
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This lahmajoun recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dough is so easy to work with and the toppings are incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Armenian food.


Sweetiepie Ngubo
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Lahmajoun is my new favorite food!


Master F
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I've been making lahmajoun for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The dough is perfectly crispy and the toppings are incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mental 4321
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This recipe is a winner!


Bontle Mogapi
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I'm so glad I tried this lahmajoun recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The dough is perfectly crispy and the toppings are incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Yehtet aung
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


Mukesh Ray
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this lahmajoun recipe definitely fits the bill. The flavors are amazing and the dough is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again soon!


ALL TECHNICAL STUDIO
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Lahmajoun is my favorite Armenian dish, and this recipe is the closest I've come to my grandmother's recipe.


Masroor Ali
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This lahmajoun recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dough is so easy to work with and the toppings are incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Armenian food.


Director Nigel
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A great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


DARION007
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this lahmajoun recipe definitely fits the bill. The flavors are amazing and the dough is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again soon!


Centrin Fragrene
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So easy to make and so delicious. Will definitely make it again.


Unis Jamlie
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I've been making lahmajoun for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The dough is perfectly crispy and the toppings are incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nouman Ahmed
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Delicious!


Samuel akanbi ERI kalikadirih
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This lahmajoun recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The dough was easy to make and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.