Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbreads with Lamb or Beef)

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Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbreads with Lamb or Beef)

Lahmajun is an Armenian flatbread topped with a rich and savory lamb and/or ground beef with onion, bell pepper, and chili topping. I like to serve them with a few quartered tomatoes for brightness along with a squeeze of lemon and some fresh parsley.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Keyword Armenian, beef, bell pepper, bread, lahmajun, lamb, Middle Eastern, pizza, tomato

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 470kcal

Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Crust

1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 egg
3/4 cup almond flour

Topping

1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell pepper
1/4 red onion
1/4 cup parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 garlic clove peeled
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
pinch of ground clove
pinch cayenne pepper
8 ounces ground lamb
1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 lemon
zest of 1 lemon

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Instructions

In a food processor, combine the bell pepper, onion, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, allspice, cumin, salt, clove, and cayenne. Pulse to mince finely and then add to a large bowl. Add in the lamb and use your fingers to break the lamb into small pieces and coat everything thoroughly with sauce. Set aside (can be made up to one day ahead and refrigerated).
Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Add mozzarella and cream cheese to a microwave safe bowl and microwave on full power for 1 minute. Stir then continue to microwave for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until cheese is fully melted. Add in remaining crust ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
Shape the dough into a ball and then press between two pieces of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12-inch pizza. Remove the top piece of parchment paper and transfer the dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden on top. Flip the dough and bake on the under side until golden, a few minutes more.
Remove crust from the oven, spread the meat sauce over top. Return to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until meat is cooked through. Let cool for a few minutes before sprinkling with lemon juice and zest serve.

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