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Syrian sfeeha (open meat pie)

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  • Dairy free
  • Egg free
  • Gluten free
  • Lactose free
  • Nut free
  • Peanut free
  • Sesame free
  • Soy free
  • Wheat free
  • Shellfish free
  • Seafood free

This Syrian sfeeha recipe is courtesy of Coles Cooking Club Member, Fatimah. She makes this open meat pie for her family during Eid celebrations. 

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  • Makes12
  • Cook time55 minutes
  • Prep time40 minutes, + 15 mins standing time
Syrian sfeeha (open meat pie)

Ingredients

  • 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 3 brown onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 500g Coles Australian No Added Hormones 4 Star Beef Mince
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 2 tbs pomegranate molasses or balsamic vinegar glaze
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

Dough

  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) lukewarm water
  • 2 tsp (1 sachet/7g) dried yeast
  • 1 tbs caster sugar
  • 5 cups (750g) plain flour
  • 2 tbs Greek-style yoghurt
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil

Nutritional information

Per serve: Energy: 1520kJ/364 Cals (17%), Protein: 16g (32%), Fat: 12g (17%), Sat Fat: 3g (13%), Sodium: 395mg (20%), Carb: 48g (15%), Sugar: 36g (40%), Dietary Fibre: 3g (10%).

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Place the tomato, onion, parsley and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Add mince, tomato paste, pepper, paprika, salt, pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze and oil. Stir until well combined. Cover and place in the fridge to rest.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, to make the dough, combine the water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add 1 1/2 cups (225g) flour and whisk until well combined. Cover and set aside for 15 mins or until the mixture is frothy. Add the yoghurt, salt and remaining flour. Use a spatula to bring the dough together. Add the oil and knead on a lightly floured surface for 3 mins or until the dough is smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Divide the dough into 12 even portions and place on a lightly dusted baking tray. Lightly dust the dough portions with flour and cover with plastic wrap.

  4. Step 4

    Working with 1 portion at a time, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 3mm-thick disc. Top with a little mince mixture and spread into a thin layer all the way to the edge.

  5. Step 5

    Preheat grill on high. Heat 2 small non-stick frying pans over medium-low heat. Place 1 sfeeha in each pan and cook for 6-8 mins or until the bases are golden. Transfer to a non-stick baking tray. Cook under the grill for 3-4 mins or until the topping is just cooked through and edge of the dough is golden brown. Repeat with the remaining sfeeha.

Recipe tip

Serve with chopped flat-leaf parsley, Greek-style yoghurt and lemon wedges. 

Fatimah’s cooking tip
“The raw sfeeha topping is quite a wet mixture, which keeps the dough soft and fluffy as it cooks and stops it drying out. Make sure you give the mince mixture a stir before you top each dough portion, so that the liquid is nicely incorporated throughout the topping.” 

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Use it up

Put those parsley stems to good use. Chop them up and add to soups, stocks and salad dressings for a burst of fresh flavour.

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