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Sfeeha, Middle Eastern Meat Pies

Sfeeha (Middle Eastern meat pies), are a delicious and savory appetizer or side dish that's popular in the Levant. Savory, delicious & easy.
5 from 12 Ratings
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Palestinian, Syrian
Servings 24
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pound Ground beef 80/20 lean
  • ½ cup Parsley
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 medium Red onion
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil

Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons 7 spice
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Or to taste I used table salt

1 Batch 10 Minute Dough Recipe

Instructions
 

  • To start, add the tomatoes, parsley, onions and garlic to a food process. Process until fine but not fine enough to be liquid, you still want some chunks.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef along with the chopped vegetables. Add the tomato paste, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses. Sprinkle in the seasonings and mix well. Cover and set aside in the fridge as you prepare the dough.
  • Once the 10 minute dough recipe is prepared, remove the marinated beef from the fridge.
  • Preheat your oven to 425 °F
  • Divide the dough into 24-28 pieces (I ended up making 26 pieces). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Take on ball of dough and make indentations in the middle using the tips of your fingers. Move your fingers around while adding pressure to keep spreading the dough to your desired thickness.
  • Add a hefty spoonful of the meat filling into the dough and press down firmly and spread it around evenly. Once the tray is full, place into the preheated oven.
  • Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until the bottoms and edges turn golden.
  • Remove and set aside to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store Baked dough in an airtight container. 
You can also freeze the baked pies in single layers in a freezer bag. They keep for 3 months. Reheat by letting them defrost at room temperature then warming in an oven or microwave.
 
Serving size is estimated, and without the dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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