Turkish Beef Stuffed Flatbreads with Spices

Turkish Stuffed Flatbreads with Beef and Spices

Turkish cuisine is a harmonious blend of rich flavors and vibrant colors, often rejoicing in the art of grilling, stuffing, and colorful presentations. This recipe, a Turkish Stuffed Flatbread, will transport you and a guest to the heart of Turkey, right in your own kitchen. By using carefully curated spices and ingredients, this dish brings a warm, savory, and perfectly seasoned bite to your dining table. It is a dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence and traditional flavors of Turkish cuisine, with a modern chef’s touch. Perfectly balancing flavors and textures, this is a feast that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart.

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Expert

Preparation Time: 45 minutes, Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 grams ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 grams fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 grams paprika
• 1 gram cumin
• 20 ml olive oil
• 2 grams salt
• 1 gram black pepper
• 2 flatbreads
• 1 gram oregano
• 1 gram thyme

Method

• Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
• Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
• Add the ground beef to the pan, cooking until browned.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes and red bell pepper, cooking until softened.
• Season the mixture with paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Mix well.
• Stir in the chopped parsley and remove the pan from the heat.
• Warm the flatbreads in a dry pan or in the oven, until soft and pliable.
• Distribute the beef mixture evenly over the flatbreads, roll or fold them, and press them flat with a spatula.
• Return the stuffed flatbreads to the pan, cooking over medium heat until the bread is crispy and the stuffing is hot.
• Serve the stuffed flatbreads hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Tips

• For a more robust flavor, let the beef and spice mixture sit for a few minutes before stuffing the flatbreads.
• If you prefer a touch of heat, add a pinch of chili powder to the beef mixture.
• To ensure the flatbreads are crispy, press them well with a spatula in the pan during the final cooking stage.

Nutritional Information

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