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Spiced Lamb Flatbread (Lahmacun)

Updated: Jun 19, 2023 · Published: Sep 4, 2018 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 31 Comments

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This Spiced Lamb Flatbread (also known as Lahmacun) is kind of like a Turkish pizza. A soft and chewy homemade flatbread base topped with spiced minced lamb, creamy and cooling tzatziki, plenty of herbs and chunks of feta with jewels of pomegranate. A great summer meal that is perfect for sharing.

A flatbread with lamb, tzatziki, feta, herbs and pomegranate seeds.

If you are looking for something easy, but still impressive to serve guests at a dinner party, then give this spiced lamb flatbread (traditionally known as Lahmacun)a try. Slice it up and put it on the table with some sides and let everyone dig in.

Serve it with some extra dips like hummus and tzatziki, some olives and crispy potatoes for a full meal. This is one of our favourite mince lamb recipes.

Take a look at some more Middle Eastern recipes that we recommend: Tabbouleh, Fattoush Salad, Baked Falafal or our other Middle Eastern recipes.

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Ingredients needed

  • Flatbread - We used our homemade flatbread dough, rolled out into one large flatbread and dry fried until puffed up. You could use store bought flatbread for convenience.
  • Tzatziki - We used our tzatziki recipe, but again, you can use store bought.
  • Lamb - We have used lamb mince. 20% fat will give you the best flavour.
  • Ras-el-hanout - The perfect spice to add to this Middle Eastern inspired recipe. It is made up of cumin, chilli, cinnamon, paprika, coriander, cardamom and much more. If you don't have any ras-el-hanout blend but you do have a well stocked spice cabinet, then you could easily make up a blend yourself using the previously mentioned herbs and spices.
  • Cheese - Feta is the perfect cheese for this recipe as it holds its shape and is nice and creamy.
  • Pomegranate jewels - Not only do these add wonderful pops of colour, they add a nice crunch and some extra fibre and antioxidants.
  • Fresh mint and parsley - The ideal herbs to accompany lamb.

A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

How to make Lahmacun - Step by step

One: Put the lamb into a food processor and pulse to form mince.

A plate of raw minced lamb.

Two: Heat a little oil in a pan and then add the lamb mince. Gently heat for 4 minutes.

A frying pan with lamb mince cooking in it.

Three: Add the ras-el-hanout, mix well and cook for a further 2 minutes.

A frying pan with lamb mince cooking in it.

Four: Roll out the flatbread dough to one big flatbread and then dry fry until it has puffed up. Spread a mixture of olive oil and chopped herbs on it and then pop it under the grill for 1 minute.

An oval shaped flatbread.

Five: Spread the tzatziki on the flatbread.

A flatbread with tzatziki spread over it.

Six: Top it with the minced lamb.

A flatbread topped with tzatziki and minced lamb.

Seven: Add the crumbled feta, pomegranate and chopped herbs before serving.

A flatbread topped with tzatziki, lamb, feta cheese, pomegranate seeds and herbs.

Serving Suggestions

This Lahmacun recipe is definitely to be shared, so you will want to serve it with some sides. The kind of meal you just put out on the table and let everyone pick at over the evening. Here are some of our favourite sides:

  • Cucumber Dill Salad
  • Quick Pickled Red Onions
  • Marinated Olives
  • Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Mediterranean Rice Salad
  • Paprika Chips
  • Oven Cooked Rice
Spiced lamb and feta cheese on a flatbread.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce lahmacun

Lahmacun is pronounced "lahma'joun". It comes from the Arabic "lahma bi'ajeen," which translates to "dough with meat."
It is popular in Turkey.

A lamb and feta flatbread pizza.
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Extra tips

• If you don't have a ras-el-hanout spice blend, then you can just make up your own spice blend with a mixture of the herbs and spices mentioned above.
• Serve these spiced lamb flatbreads with extra dips, olives and some crispy roasted potatoes.
• If you don't want to make your own flatbreads, a store bought one will work too.
• If you don't have any fresh mint, then you could add a little mint sauce to the tzatziki.

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If you’ve tried this lahmacun recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

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Spiced Lamb Flatbread (Lahmacun)

By: Dannii Martin
This Lamb Flatbread (also known as Lahmacun) is kind of like a Turkish pizza. A soft and chewy homemade flatbread base topped with spiced minced lamb.
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Low Fat
4.95 from 34 votes
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 8 minutes mins
Total: 13 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 325kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil - for the lamb
  • 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil - for the flatbread
  • 4 portion Homemade flatbread dough
  • 4 tablespoon Tzatziki
  • 250 g (9 oz) Diced lamb
  • 2 tablespoon Ras-el-hanout
  • 40 g (0.25 cups) Light Feta
  • 2 tablespoon Pomegranate jewels
  • 5 g (1 tablespoon) Fresh mint - finely chopped, for the flatbread
  • 5 g (1 tablespoon) Fresh parsley - finely chopped, to serve
  • 5 g (1 tablespoon) Fresh mint - finely chopped, for the flatbread
  • 5 g (1 tablespoon) Fresh parsley - finely chopped, to serve

Instructions

  • Put 250 g Diced lamb into a food processor and pulse to form mince.
  • Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and then add the lamb mince. Gently fry for 4 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoon Ras-el-hanout, mix well and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Roll out 4 portion Homemade flatbread dough to one big flatbread and then dry fry until it has puffed up. Spread a mixture of 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil, 5 g Fresh mint, 5 g Fresh parsley, 5 g Fresh mint and 5 g Fresh parsley on it and then put it under the grill for 1 minute.
  • Spread 4 tablespoon Tzatziki on the grilled flatbread.
  • Top it with the spiced minced lamb.
  • Add 40 g Light Feta, 2 tablespoon Pomegranate jewels and more chopped herbs before serving.

Recipe Tips

  • If you don't have a ras-el-hanout spice blend, then you can just make up your own spice blend with a mixture of the herbs and spices mentioned above.
  • Serve these spiced lamb flatbreads with extra dips, olives and some crispy roasted potatoes.
  • If you don't want to make your own flatbreads, a store bought one will work too.
  • If you don't have any fresh mint, then you could add a little mint sauce to the tzatziki.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 0.25full flatbreads | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Jessica Hughes says

    September 09, 2018 at 10:01 pm

    5 stars
    Lamb is a favorite of mine but I have never had PGI Welsh lamb and from your description, I am missing out! The presentation for this dish is lovely and it sounds so very delicious.

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