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Lebanese Meat Pies
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 8
This is very close to the version sold in the stores. I have trouble shaping them in the traditional way so I make them as buns. Either way they are great. We have them for lunch or supper with soup. I tend to put more than 1 tbsp of filling in each bun, but it's a personal choice. Read more . Don't cook the hamburger filling prior to putting in the dough.
Ingredients:
1 savory pie dough recipe
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 large tomatoes (skinned & finely diced)
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 tsp papper
1/2 tsp cumin
1 medium onion, finely chopped
(sometimes i substitued 1/2 cup mild salsa for the 1/2 cup tomato sauce and add 1/2 cup ketchup)
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Do not cook the filling before stuffing the dough.
2. Use a small amount of dough ( not quite the size of an egg) and roll out to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured board.
3. Place a large tablespoon of the filling on each round of dough and shape into buns, sealing well.
4. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake 25-35 minutes until golden brown. If larger buns are made, cook longer. Remove from oven and brush on butter.
By RecipeOfHealth.com