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Spiced Beef Flatbread

Lahmacun stripped down to its essence: seasoned ground beef on warm pita, topped with fresh herbs and lemon. Ready in under 15 minutes from start to plate.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Spiced Beef Flatbread
casualquickmiddle-easternbeeftenderjuicyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced onion, cook 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.

  3. Step 3

    Add ground beef, break up with a spoon, cook 4 minutes until browned throughout.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in tomato paste and spice blend (paprika, cumin, pepper flakes). Cook 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Warm pita directly over the flame or in the skillet 20 seconds per side.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon beef mixture onto warm pita, squeeze lemon over top, serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • cutting board

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