Description
A savory Turkish-inspired flatbread stuffed with spiced ground beef, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella, pan-fried to golden perfection and served with zesty lemon wedges.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- To Serve:
- Lemon wedges
- Plain yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, then stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Divide dough into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into a thin rectangle or oval.
- Spoon the beef and spinach mixture over half of each dough piece. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over the filling and press edges to seal.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each gozleme for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and yogurt on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the gozleme with a little olive oil before cooking.
- You can substitute feta or a Turkish cheese like kasar for mozzarella.
- The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gozleme
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
