Laham b'ajeen

Ingredients

• •1 lb prepared pizza dough or simple bread dough
• •1 lb ground beef or lamb
• •1 small onion, finely chopped
• •2 tomatoes, finely chopped and drained
• •2 tbsp tomato paste
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1 tsp allspice or baharat
• •2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven with a baking stone or sheet inside to a high temperature, about 475°F.

2. 2

   Mix the ground meat with onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, pepper, allspice, and parsley.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin oval or round.

4. 4

   Spread a very thin layer of the meat mixture over each piece of dough.

5. 5

   Bake until the crust is cooked and the meat topping is browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature as an appetizer or snack.