Palestinian Sfiha Spiced Beef Pizzettes

Ingredients

• 10 oz lean ground beef
• 2 small flatbreads
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
• 1 small onion or 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 450F (230C) with a baking sheet inside, so the breads crisp from below as soon as they land.
2. Put the diced tomato in a sieve and press out its juice, discarding the liquid. Wet topping slides off the bread and steams the meat instead of browning it.
3. Mix the ground beef with the drained tomato, onion, garlic, allspice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a good squeeze of lemon. The raw mixture should taste sharp and well seasoned.
4. Spread the mixture over the flatbreads in a thin, even layer no thicker than 1/4 inch, going right to the edges so nothing scorches.
5. Slide the breads onto the hot sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the meat is browned with no pink left and the bread edges are crisp.
6. Check the centre of the topping with the tip of a knife; the juices should run clear. Give it 2 minutes more if not.
7. Drizzle with the oil or melted butter, scatter with the fresh herbs, and serve hot with lemon wedges to squeeze over.

Allergen note: Contains gluten and dairy.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.