Name: Authentic Saudi Lahem Bil Ajeen Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour (approx. 400g); 1 teaspoon instant yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water (approx. 240ml); 2 tablespoons olive oil; *For the Topping:**; 1 lb ground lamb or beef (450g), preferably with some fat; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped or grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; *For Assembly:**; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Lahem Bil Ajeen 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A popular Middle Eastern dish, Lahem Bil Ajeen consists of thin flatbreads topped with spiced minced meat and baked to perfection.

Baked Minced Meat

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Flatbreads minced meat spices

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