Lebanese meat pies

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If you like Middle Eastern food you are going to love this shortcut Lebanese meat pie recipe. Made with storebought mini naan bread, you can make these delicious pies in just 20 minutes!

Mini open beef pies with tomato, onion and spices

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Taste a traditional Middle Eastern dish with this Lebanese sfiha (meat pies) with tahini sauce recipe. These seasoned beef pies are an ideal dinner option.

These Lebanese meat pies (sfeehas) are a delicious Middle Eastern appetizer. Made with a crispy dough and filled with a spiced meat filling.

If you’re not grinding the meat yourself (me either!), ask the butcher to grind it coarsely, since it’s not typically available pre-ground. If you can't get coarse ground meat, standard ground meat will do! Fatayar freezes well in a zip lock freezer bag and can be reheated from frozen in a 250 degree oven. Serve fatayar warm or room temperature as an appetizer, or for a meal with a salad. Makes about 24-30 fatayar.

Lebanese Meat Pies are triangles of dough that are baked with warm flavored ground beef, onion, garlic and spices. These are great to make and freeze for later!

Sfeeha always satisfy and eating them all day long would be great if only my waist would allow it. Their crispy exterior with their steamy soft meat interior take them to the top list of comfort food! You will find sfeeha at all bakeries in Lebanon – these hand-pies are portable and delicious!