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Meat-Filled Esfiha
Meat-Filled Esfiha
Esfiha is a popular Middle Eastern pastry that is typically stuffed with meat, cheese, spinach, or other fillings. They are usually shaped like triangles or half-moons and can be baked or fried.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp pomegranate syrup (or lemon juice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 batch pizza dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, tomato paste, pomegranate syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into circles using a biscuit cutter or the rim of a drinking glass.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture onto each circle of dough.
- Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pinching the edges together to seal the esfiha.
- Place the esfiha on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is cooked through.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 23g (35%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mg (27%)Sodium: 146mg (6%)Potassium: 456mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 439IU (9%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 38mg (4%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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