Name: Authentic Lahem Bil Ajeen Bil Zaatar (Saudi Arabian Meat Za'atar Flatbread)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour (approx. 390g); 1 tablespoon 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; 1 large onion, finely grated or minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional, but recommended for tang); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon za'atar spice blend; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; *For Assembly & Garnish:**; 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing); Extra za'atar for sprinkling; Fresh mint leaves or chopped parsley (optional)

Lahem Bil Ajeen Bil Zaatar 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A popular Middle Eastern dish, Lahem Bil Ajeen consists of thin flatbreads topped with a mixture of spiced minced meat and za'atar.

Baked Minced Meat

Made with

Flatbreads minced meat za'atar

Rate this food

Recent Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to review!

More dishes from Saudi Arabia

More dishes to explore from the same cuisine.