Minced Meat Pide

Minced meat pide is one of the most beloved dough-based dishes in Turkish cuisine. With its soft dough and spiced minced meat filling, freshly baked pides can be enjoyed both for breakfast and as a main course. With this easy recipe, you can make delicious minced meat pides at home without needing to visit a pide salon.

In this recipe, you’ll find all the ingredients and step-by-step instructions you need to make perfectly textured and flavorful minced meat pide.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup warm milk
• ½ cup warm water
• 1 packet (10 g) instant yeast or ½ packet fresh yeast
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Filling:

• 300 grams ground beef
• 1 dry onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tomato (grated)
• 1 green pepper (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ tea glass water (to soften the filling)

For the Topping:

• 1 egg yolk (for the edges)
• 1 tablespoon butter (to brush after baking)

How to Make Minced Meat Pide?

Preparing the Dough:

1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the center.
2. Add the yeast, sugar, and warm milk to the well and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Add the salt and olive oil, then start kneading.
4. Gradually add the warm water and knead until you have a soft, non-sticky dough.
5. Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour.

Preparing the Filling:

1. Place the ground beef in a bowl.
2. Add the chopped onion, pepper, grated tomato, and tomato paste.
3. Add the vegetable oil and spices, then mix well.
4. Add ½ tea glass of water to adjust the consistency of the filling.

Shaping and Baking the Pide:

1. Divide the risen dough into 4 equal pieces.
2. Roll out each piece lengthwise into a thin pide shape.
3. Spread the minced meat filling evenly down the center of each pide.
4. Fold the edges inward to form the classic pide shape.
5. Brush the edges with egg yolk for a shiny finish.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (428°F) until golden, about 15-20 minutes.
7. Brush the edges of the freshly baked pides with butter for extra flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Serve minced meat pide hot. You can enjoy it with ayran (yogurt drink) or fresh greens. For an even richer flavor, brush with more butter or add kaşar cheese on top before baking.

With this practical and delicious minced meat pide recipe, you can easily make wonderful pides at home. Enjoy your meal!