Sfiha Bil Lahme

Sfiha Bil Lahme is a delicious Lebanese meat pie, featuring a spiced ground beef topping on a soft, thin dough. This dairy-free dish is perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, bringing the flavors of the Middle East right to your table.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Warm water - 120 milliliters
• Olive oil - 20 milliliters
• Salt - 5 grams
• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 small (about 100 grams)
• Tomato paste - 30 grams
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Allspice - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a skillet, cook the chopped onion over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
6. Stir in the tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, and pine nuts. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Let cool slightly.
7. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
8. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle about 10 cm in diameter.
9. Place a generous tablespoon of the beef filling in the center of each circle. Fold the edges over to create a border, leaving the center exposed.
10. Place the sfiha on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the beef, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts, promoting heart health.

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