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syrian sfeeha (meat pies)

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Tracy Alexander
@Vamp321
Salem, MA

These little meat pies really easy to make, and my kids have loved them since they were toddlers, which to me makes a successful dish! They are traditionally made with lamb, but I have always used ground turkey for a lower fat, affordable substitute.

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For syrian sfeeha (meat pies)

  • 2 can
    refrigerated biscuits, grand sized
  • 2 c
    onions, finely minced
  • olive oil
  • 2 lb
    ground turkey
  • 8 oz
    diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 c
    fresh parsley (or 1/4 c. dry reconstituted)
  • 1/2 c
    lemon juice
  • 1/4 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • cayenne pepper
  • allspice
  • pepper
  • 1/3 c
    sesame tahini (for post-cook)

How To Make syrian sfeeha (meat pies)

  • 1
    Place biscuits on baking sheets. Flatten slightly, and press a well into each. They'll look like little dough bowls. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a bowl, mix all ingredients *except* lemon juice and tahini. Use the seasonings in the recipe to your taste. Cook this mixture in a frying pan.
  • 3
    When cooked: Stir in sesame tahini and lemon juice. Use this mixture to fill the dents in the biscuits.
  • 4
    Bake meat pies according to directions on the biscuit can.
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