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Lebanese Meat Pies (Easy Sfeeha Recipe)

Easy Lebanese Meat Pies (Sfeeha)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef Lean ground beef is preferred to prevent soggy dough
  • 1 package Empanada pastry Thawed if frozen, used as a shortcut for traditional sfeeha soft dough
  • 1 cup Onions Finely diced
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Finely diced with excess juices drained
  • 0.5 cup Chopped parsley Freshly chopped
  • 1 tsp Middle Eastern Seven Spice Substitute with allspice if unavailable
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 batch Creamy herb dipping sauce For serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely diced onions, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, Seven Spice, and salt. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spatula until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Place the empanada pastry discs flat on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the ground beef mixture into the center of each pastry disc. Spread the meat out evenly, leaving a small half-inch border around the edges.
  • Pinch the edges of the pastry in four opposite corners to create a square, boat-like shape that holds the meat in the center.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the ground beef is fully cooked.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm alongside the creamy herb dipping sauce.