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Beef Esfiha

Savory Brazilian open-faced meat pies featuring a soft yeast dough topped with spiced ground beef, fresh tomatoes, and lemon.

45 minMediumServes 6310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 plum tomato, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp instant yeast, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp fine salt together in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil, then knead until a smooth dough forms, resting it covered for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 finely diced yellow onion, 2 finely diced plum tomato, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp ground allspice in a separate bowl until combined.

  4. 4

    Divide dough into equal portions, flatten into flat disks with thin centers, and press raw filling evenly onto each disk.

  5. 5

    Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden brown and meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Beef Esfiha?

As written, 45 minutes: 30 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (30 minutes): "Add 1 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil, then knead until a smooth dough forms, resting it covered for 30 minutes."

What internal temperature should Beef Esfiha reach?

For Beef Esfiha, the target internal temperature is 425 F (about 220 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for allspice in Beef Esfiha?

The entry for Beef Esfiha calls for 1/2 tsp ground allspice. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Beef Esfiha?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Beef Esfiha uses 1 lb lean ground beef.

Can I make Beef Esfiha gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Beef Esfiha is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

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