Lahm Bi Ajeen (Sfiha Shamieh)

Name: Lahm Bi Ajeen (Sfiha Shamieh)
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: Serves 5–6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the filling:; 14 –18 oz ground beef or lamb (400–500 grams); 1 medium tomato; 1 medium onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon mixed spices (such as allspice, cinnamon, and black pepper); For the dough:; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour (about 250 grams); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon instant yeast; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2/3 cup warm water (about 160 ml); 1/3 cup vegetable oil (about 80 ml)

هند أسامة @cook_4894713

أمريكا

Lahm Bi Ajeen, also known as Sfiha Shamieh, is one of the most popular Syrian street foods. It’s served as a light meal or appetizer. I wanted to share a simple, easy, and quick version—hope you enjoy it!

هند أسامة @cook_4894713

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Ingredients

60 minutes

Serves 5–6 servings

For the filling:
14–18 oz ground beef or lamb (400–500 grams)
1medium tomato
1medium onion
1/2 teaspoonsalt
1/2 teaspoonsugar
1 teaspoonmixed spices (such as allspice, cinnamon, and black pepper)
For the dough:
2 cupssifted all-purpose flour (about 250 grams)
1 teaspoonsalt
1 teaspooninstant yeast
1/2 teaspoonsugar
2/3 cupwarm water (about 160 ml)
1/3 cupvegetable oil (about 80 ml)

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Steps

60 minutes

1

Sift the flour, add the dry ingredients, and mix well.
2

Add the warm water and oil, then knead until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
3

While the dough rises, prepare the filling: Finely chop the tomato and finely dice the onion.
4

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, add the tomato, and cook until the liquid evaporates. Add the onion and sauté until soft.
5

Add the ground meat and spices, and cook, stirring, until the meat is about halfway cooked. Remove from heat (it will finish cooking in the oven).
6

Once the dough has risen, knead it briefly to release air, then divide into 6 medium balls. Dust your baking sheet and work surface with flour to prevent sticking.
7

Roll each dough ball into a thin circle. Place on the baking sheet, poke holes in the dough with a fork, then spread the filling on top, leaving about a 1/2-inch (1 cm) border.
8

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover until ready to serve.
9

Serve as an appetizer with grilled meats. Enjoy!