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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

Nationwide

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

Za'atar

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Flatbreads

minced meat

za'atar

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