Lavash pie with meat filling
5 servings
60 minutes
Lavash pie with meat filling is a delightful combination of airy dough and aromatic meat filling. This recipe is inspired by the traditions of Eastern European cuisine, where thin dough and rich meat fillings meet in a perfect duet. Tender Armenian lavash soaked in sour cream sauce serves as the base for a spicy filling with onions, garlic, and hot chili. Basil, oregano, and nutmeg add depth of flavor to the dish, while cheese gives it a pleasant stretchiness. Baked in a 'snail' shape, the pie looks impressive and appetizing. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table, and its rich taste will leave no one indifferent.
1
Finely chop the onion, sauté in olive oil over low heat until soft. Add the minced meat and fry, stirring, until the color of the meat changes.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Ground beef: 400 g
2
Whisk the eggs and two tablespoons of sour cream, add hot sauce (I have 'Bamboo Stem - Hot Chili').
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sour cream: 500 g
- Sweet chili sauce: 3 tablespoons
3
Finely chop the garlic and chili peppers (with seeds if you want a spicier dish, or without them).
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Long red chili: 2 pieces
4
Add chopped peppers and garlic to the minced meat fried with onions, a couple of tablespoons of sauce, and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Season with salt and add spices to taste - I used basil, oregano, and nutmeg.
- Sweet chili sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
5
Blend the minced meat with vegetables into a puree.
6
Unroll the lavash sheet (I have a standard size of 80 by 40 cm), evenly spread the remaining sour cream, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Spread the meat puree in a thin layer, leaving about 2 cm from the edges.
- Armenian lavash: 1 piece
- Sour cream: 500 g
- Cheese: 200 g
- Ground beef: 400 g
7
Roll the lavash with the filling into a roll and let it soak for 15 minutes.
8
Place the roll in a mold, twist it into a 'snail', and generously pour the remaining sauce from point 2 on top.
- Sweet chili sauce: 3 tablespoons
9
Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for about half an hour.
