Syrian Meat Pies
LACH’MAJIN
For dough:
2 dozen store-bought small pizza dough rounds
1/2 cup avocado or canola oil
For topping:
1 pound ground beef
2 onions, finely chopped
3 ounces tomato paste
Juice of one lemon
1 cup tamarind concentrate
1 tablespoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Pine nuts for garnish
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Combine beef, onion, tomato paste, lemon juice and tamarind concentrate with all the spices.
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Mix well.
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Grease baking sheets with oil, then place pizza rounds on sheets.
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Place heaping tablespoon of meat onto each round, spread and press firmly.
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Bake pies for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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Garnish with pine nuts.
Makes two dozen pies.
