Arabic meat with flatbread
6 servings
30 minutes
Arabic meat with flatbreads is a dish infused with the aromas of the Middle East. Its roots lie in the traditions of Arab cuisine, where juicy meat, rich spices, and crispy flatbreads create a harmony of flavors. The minced meat slow-cooked with cumin, allspice, and tomatoes gains a rich taste, while the addition of fresh cilantro and crunchy pine nuts adds a special flair. Serving it with warm pitas makes this dish perfect for friendly gatherings where everyone can assemble their ideal bite by combining tender meat with refreshing salad and cucumbers. It's not just food—it's a true gastronomic journey into the heart of Arab culinary traditions filled with warmth and comfort.
1
Preheat the oven. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet, stirring. When they darken slightly, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Pine nuts: 100 g
2
Pour olive oil into the pan and heat on low. Chop the onion and fry for 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced meat and fry until it darkens. Add cumin, allspice, and tomatoes with juice, mix everything, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 head
- Ground beef: 500 g
- Ground cumin: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
3
Wash, dry, and finely chop the cilantro. Cut the cucumber. Wash, dry, and chop the lettuce. Arrange the salad and cucumber on plates, and place the pitas in the oven.
- Coriander: 1 bunch
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Iceberg lettuce: 150 g
4
When the meat is ready, add cilantro and pine nuts, heat for two minutes, and place in a salad bowl. Serve warm pitas wrapped in a napkin nearby to keep them warm.
- Coriander: 1 bunch
- Pine nuts: 100 g
- Pita: 8 pieces