20-Min Crispy Lahmacun with Yogurt & Lemon
Thin, crispy Turkish flatbread topped with spiced ground beef, finished with tangy yogurt sauce and fresh salad. A viral-worthy weeknight dinner that tastes like a Turkish restaurant—no yeast required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 24g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.33 cup water until a soft dough forms, then knead 1 minute until smooth.
Step 2
Brown ground beef with minced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spoon, ~4 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Divide dough into 2 balls. Flatten each on parchment into a thin 8-inch round, ~0.25 inches thick.
Step 5
Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then pan-fry one flatbread 2 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
Step 6
Spread cooked beef topping on each crispy flatbread, top with a dollop of yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, and fresh salad.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- parchment paper
- lemon wedger or knife
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