Armenian Lahmajoun Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 F. Set aside a few baking sheets to bake multiple batches at a time. If making your own homemade dough (referenced in the article above) do so before begininng the meat mixture.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the whole tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, parsley, and spices. Pulse until combine and the mixture is blended well.

Step 3

In a bowl combine the ground beef and the tomato mixture and mix it by hand until it creates a well mixed thin paste.

Step 4

Place a flour tortilla or rolled out raw lavash dough onto a flat surface. Spoon out about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture onto the top of the dough. Use your fingers to lightly pat out the meat into a very thin layer. Thin enough that the meat just covers the top, but leave the edge uncovered (like you would a pizza).

Step 5

Place each lahmajoun onto a baking sheet, meat side up. Stagger them on the pan (I get 3 per baking sheet) and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Step 6

The meat should be set (not look wet) and should brown. The edges of the dough should be brown as well.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let set briefly on the pan and then transfer to cool on a wire rack.

Step 8

Serve hot with fresh squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy!