Description
These warm, flaky meat pies filled with savory ground meat and vibrant vegetables are perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup warm water (more as needed)
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Slowly add the olive oil and warm water while combining the mixture until you have a soft dough.
- Knead the dough: Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover it with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes or until it doubles in size.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until they soften, then add the ground meat. Cook until browned.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the tomato, red bell pepper, and pine nuts, cooking for about 5 minutes. Add allspice, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste, followed by the pomegranate molasses. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the pies: Divide the risen dough into small balls and roll each into a 5–6 inch oval. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Fill and bake: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cooled meat mixture onto each dough oval, leaving a slight border. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the dough is golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy these warm, perhaps alongside yogurt or lemon wedges for an extra zest!
Notes
These pies can be customized with different proteins or spices, and are excellent for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg