Lahm Biajeen (Ground Meat Pizza)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2
Authentic Lebanese Lahm Biajeen (Ground Meat Pizza)
in Pizza

Prep

30 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

1 hour 42 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 - 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 lb lean ground beef
3 medium onions , chopped
1 cup pine nuts
salt
pepper
cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
359
Sugar
2g
Fat
17g
Lahm Biajeen, also known as Lebanese Meat Pizza, is a traditional Lebanese dish. It's a thin crust, topped with ground beef, onions, and pine nuts. The pizza base is crispy, and the topping is savory, with the addition of sweet flavors from cinnamon. Lahm Biajeen is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it can be enjoyed alone or with family and friends. The dish is easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available. It is a much-loved dish throughout Lebanon and has become popular worldwide in recent years.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, add the dried yeast and warm water. Stir until the yeast has dissolved.
2.Add vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and two cups of flour to the mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until ingredients are well combined.
3.Add the remaining flour a little at a time, mixing with your hands until the mixture comes together to form a dough.
4.Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a clean, oiled bowl and cover it with a damp cloth.
5.Let the dough rest in a warm place for at least an hour until it doubles in size.
6.In a separate bowl, mix the ground beef and onions. Add salt, pepper, and cinnamon to taste. Stir well.
7.Preheat your oven to 450°F.
8.Divide the dough into 12 balls and roll each one out on a floured surface.
9.Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture over the dough.
10.Sprinkle with pine nuts. Repeat until all 12 pizzas are complete.
11.Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

Lahm Biajeen is a unique and flavorful alternative to traditional pizza.

The combination of beef, onions, and spices creates a savory and satisfying meal.

CONS

This recipe uses ground beef, which may not be suitable for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Additionally, Lahm Biajeen is not a low calorie or low fat meal, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal contains lean protein from the ground beef and heart-healthy fats from the pine nuts.
The spices used in this recipe, such as cinnamon, may also have anti-inflammatory properties.

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